Plant Operations Leader: Lean, Quality & Growth

Logoplaste; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Logoplaste in Illinois seeks a Plant Manager to direct and manage all plant operations, including production, maintenance and quality, with overall responsibility for safety, cost control and performance.

You will lead the management team, develop KPI driven plans, manage budgets and CAPEX proposals, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes while liaising with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years plant/general management experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, maintenance engineering and lean techniques.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality systems, and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations including production, maintenance, and logistics.
• Lead HACCP and Food Safety Team activities.
• Plan and coordinate with department managers to meet manufacturing objectives.
• Develop and control budgets and CAPEX expenditures for the coming year.
• Implement cost control measures for capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
• Drive continuous improvement across the business and encourage team participation.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Manage labour overtime and repair expenses and hold departments accountable.
• Provide direction to managers to achieve company goals and liaise with Senior Managers.
• Communicate with Senior Managers to improve future objectives for the plant.
• Develop initiatives to improve manufacturing processes and implement them.
• Work with management team to ensure teamwork, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Review and approve plans for output, budgets, material efficiency, and engineering effectiveness.
• Supervise and manage employees and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Liaise with customers on day-to-day requirements.
• Comply with safety policies, GMP, and Global Food Safety practices.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Logoplaste in Illinois seeks a Plant Manager to direct and manage all plant operations, including production, maintenance and quality, with overall responsibility for safety, cost control and performance.

You will lead the management team, develop KPI driven plans, manage budgets and CAPEX proposals, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes while liaising with senior leadership.