Plant Manager, Precision Manufacturing Leader

Helios Technologies; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Schultes Precision Manufacturing in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a hands‑on Plant Manager to lead overall manufacturing performance, production execution, and plant throughput. You will partner with Operations, Quality/Engineering, Maintenance, and Scheduling/Purchasing to align priorities and remove cross‑functional barriers.

The ideal candidate will roll up their sleeves, engage with managers and employees, and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and throughput while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
• At least 5 years of experience leading manufacturing operations, multiple plant functions, or an entire facility.
• Experience leading through functional managers in areas such as Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Scheduling, or Purchasing.
• Demonstrated success improving throughput, productivity, quality, cost, and on‑time delivery.
• Experience in machining, metalworking, engineered products, or precision manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, root‑cause analysis, and continuous‑improvement practices.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing performance data.
• Strong communication, business judgment, and people‑leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility’s overall manufacturing performance, with direct accountability for production execution and throughput.
• Maintain a strong, visible presence on the manufacturing floor and ensure priorities are clearly communicated.
• Identify and remove constraints involving labor, equipment, materials, tooling, quality, engineering, or scheduling.
• Drive improvements in throughput, schedule attainment, productivity, equipment utilization, lead time, and on‑time delivery.
• Develop and lead recovery plans when production or delivery performance falls behind expectations.
• Lead, coach, and develop the managers responsible for Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Scheduling and Purchasing.
• Establish plant‑level priorities and ensure departmental activities support overall business needs.
• Work directly with functional managers to define actions, ownership, timelines, and expected results.
• Lead cross‑functional improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and throughput.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement

ERP/MRP systems

People leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Schultes Precision Manufacturing in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a hands‑on Plant Manager to lead overall manufacturing performance, production execution, and plant throughput. You will partner with Operations, Quality/Engineering, Maintenance, and Scheduling/Purchasing to align priorities and remove cross‑functional barriers.

The ideal candidate will roll up their sleeves, engage with managers and employees, and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and throughput while