Plant Manager(Metal Fabrication)

Ajulia Executive Search; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pay

Very Competitive Benefits Package

Excellent work environment with growth opportunities

Immediate Hire

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all daily manufacturing operations in Charleston, Illinois. The role involves ensuring safe and efficient production across various functions while driving continuous improvement and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in manufacturing management, particularly with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The position offers great pay, a competitive benefits package, and immediate hire.

Qualifications

• 10 years of plant or general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, and financial statements.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing diverse functions such as operations, engineering, materials/distribution, maintenance, quality, HR, EHS, and finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production, Quality, Materials, Engineering, and EHS teams.
• Hire, train, and develop employees to build a strong operations team.
• Implement and continuously improve EHS practices to ensure employee safety and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
• Lead and control day‑to‑day plant operations to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Represent the company with customers and ensure excellent support and service.

Skills

Hands‑on experience in fabrication, machining centers, and precision manufacturing processes.

Proven track record driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity gains through Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems with strong accuracy in production reporting and workflow visibility.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

MBA preferred

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Job description

The Plant Manager oversees all daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role leads plant activities across operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and EHS while driving continuous improvement, cost reduction, and strong financial performance. The Plant Manager ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards, develops employees, supports new product integration, and maintains strong collaboration with Sales, R&D, and other key functions to meet customer and business needs.

Employment Type

Permanent Full-time

Key Skills

• Hands‑on experience in fabrication, machining centers, and precision manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity gains through Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems with strong accuracy in production reporting and workflow visibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production, Quality, Materials, Engineering, and EHS teams.
• Hire, train, and develop employees to build a strong operations team.
• Implement and continuously improve EHS practices to ensure employee safety and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
• Lead and control day‑to‑day plant operations to achieve financial and operational goals aligned with the company’s business plan.
• Oversee functional areas such as maintenance, manufacturing, quality control, engineering, supply/logistics, distribution, accounting, and administration.
• Represent the company with customers and ensure excellent support and service.
• Hold monthly communication meetings with the operations team.
• Implement and maintain strong processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and quality tools.
• Ensure high quality, on‑time delivery, and a safe work environment.
• Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; MBA preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent training strongly preferred.
• 10 years of plant or general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience in fabrication, machining centers, and precision manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity gains through Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems with strong accuracy in production reporting and workflow visibility.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, and financial statements.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing diverse functions such as operations, engineering, materials/distribution, maintenance, quality, HR, EHS, and finance.

Benefits

• Great Pay
• Very Competitive Benefits Package
• Excellent work environment with growth opportunities
• Immediate Hire