Plant Operations Leader: Growth & Quality Champion

AZZ Inc; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AZZ Inc. in Rockford, Illinois, seeks a Plant Manager to lead production, maintenance, quality and safety across the facility.

You will drive operational excellence, mentor leaders, manage budgets, and implement strategies to optimize performance while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The role requires proven leadership, hands-on operations experience in heavy industry, and a track record of delivering results through structured processes and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management experience in industrial settings.
• Experience in steel fabrication, metal coatings, or hot dip galvanizing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and SOPs for heavy industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages plant operations for production, maintenance, quality, shipping and receiving and all personnel activities.
• Develops and controls profits/loss, business plans and budget restrictions.
• Implements cost effective systems for control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
• Establishes and monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards while maintaining strict process controls.
• Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment. Replaces or adjusts plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintains and enforces OSHA and other safety regulations.
• Recommends or implements measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality or efficiency.
• Recommends personnel action including, but not limited to, annual evaluations, promotions, hiring and firing.
• Responsible for maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Serves as the primary direct report for all facility personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Communication

Safety knowledge

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AZZ Inc. in Rockford, Illinois, seeks a Plant Manager to lead production, maintenance, quality and safety across the facility.

You will drive operational excellence, mentor leaders, manage budgets, and implement strategies to optimize performance while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The role requires proven leadership, hands-on operations experience in heavy industry, and a track record of delivering results through structured processes and continuous improvements.