Plant Operations Leader: Lean & Continuous Improvement

Michael Page; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive health, dental, and yet?

401(k) program with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Career growth and leadership exposure

Job summary

MPI in Schaumburg, IL seeks a Plant Manager to oversee production, warehousing, safety and quality, and drive Lean initiatives to improve throughput. You will lead about 30 production staff plus department managers, set KPI targets, coach teams, ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction, and partner with senior leadership on strategic improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the shop floor, strong problem-solving, and a commitment to safety and continuous development of

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Plant Manager or senior manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on leadership style with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and a focus on accountability.
• Experience managing customer expectations and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; engineering or technical manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for all plant operations, including production, warehousing, quality, safety, and customer service.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools such as Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and root cause analysis.
• Establish, track, and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, and operational performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional team to ensure employee engagement, accountability, and performance.
• Ensure customer expectations are consistently met through efficient production planning and operational execution.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Manage workforce planning, staffing, training, and performance management activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize plant performance.
• Oversee compliance with all company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MPI in Schaumburg, IL seeks a Plant Manager to oversee production, warehousing, safety and quality, and drive Lean initiatives to improve throughput. You will lead about 30 production staff plus department managers, set KPI targets, coach teams, ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction, and partner with senior leadership on strategic improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the shop floor, strong problem-solving, and a commitment to safety and continuous development of