Plant Operations Leader: Efficiency, Quality & Growth

ITW Automotive; Richton Park (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Automotive in Richton Park, IL seeks a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and optimize cost, quality, and safety. You will oversee production, maintenance, and warehousing while coordinating with sales and vendors.

The role requires strategic leadership, a strong engineering mindset, and 5+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in management; PMP and Six Sigma credentials are preferred. Strong budgeting and people management are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in manufacturing with a minimum of 3+ years of progressive management experience.
• Strong project management experience and facility management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing a technical or engineering staff team.
• Project Manager Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA, safety, and on-time delivery at minimum cost.
• Promote 80/20 toolbox projects and continuous improvement for KPI optimization.
• Develop and oversee manufacturing plans including capacity, training, staffing, raw materials, and systems.
• Lead maintenance and asset management programs, drive safety improvements, and manage budget.
• Provide strategic leadership and coordinate operations with plant, sales, vendors, and executives.
• Monitor and report efficiencies, quality, safety, delivery, and cost results to the executive team.
• Evaluate new product concepts for manufacturing capabilities and capital investments.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Continuous improvement

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP

Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt

Job description

ITW Automotive in Richton Park, IL seeks a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and optimize cost, quality, and safety. You will oversee production, maintenance, and warehousing while coordinating with sales and vendors.

The role requires strategic leadership, a strong engineering mindset, and 5+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in management; PMP and Six Sigma credentials are preferred. Strong budgeting and people management are essential.