Plant Operations Leader: Growth, Quality & Profitability

The QTI Group; Horicon (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The QTI Group in Horicon, WI is partnering with a growing manufacturer to hire their next General Manager. This leadership role will oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, tooling, quality, financial performance, customer relationships, and employee development.

We are seeking a hands-on leader who can build on a strong operational foundation while driving continuous improvement, lean initiatives and overall business performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management is preferred.
• Strong change management and continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall site operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and profitability goals.
• Provide leadership to department managers and foster ownership.
• Drive continuous improvement using root-cause analysis and structured problem solving.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls to improve margins.
• Support ISO 9001 quality system initiatives and audit readiness.
• Review production schedules, staffing, and resource allocation.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Continuous improvement

ISO 9001

Budgeting & cost analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

The QTI Group in Horicon, WI is partnering with a growing manufacturer to hire their next General Manager. This leadership role will oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, tooling, quality, financial performance, customer relationships, and employee development.

We are seeking a hands-on leader who can build on a strong operational foundation while driving continuous improvement, lean initiatives and overall business performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.