Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Delivery

DFC Manufacturing Group; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA contributions

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CTI Cutting Dies, a member of DFC Manufacturing Group, seeks a proven manufacturing leader to run day-to-day plant operations in Elmhurst, IL. You will own safety, quality, on-time delivery, equipment uptime, and the people who make it happen.

You will lead from the floor, not from the desk, driving change and raising the bar. With 5+ years of direct management in manufacturing, you will build schedules, coach leaders, keep equipment running, and report KPIs.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of direct management experience over production personnel in a manufacturing environment.
• Five to ten years of experience across operations functions (production, warehouse, supply chain, or similar) with a record of delivering results.
• Progressive leadership experience, including direct supervision of first-line leaders and shop floor employees.
• Working knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and safety standards.
• Experience with ERP and production scheduling systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Clear, confident communication with operators, customers, and senior leaders.
• Ability to pass a physical and drug test as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Own plant operations end to end: safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, and cost control.
• Build and hold the daily, weekly, and monthly production schedule. Match capacity to demand honestly.
• Lead department supervisors, leads, and operators. Coach, hold people accountable, and make the tough labor calls.
• Keep equipment running. Oversee maintenance and repairs so uptime supports the schedule.
• Set, track, and report production KPIs. Use the data to cut scrap, rework, and nonconformance.
• Drive continuous improvement. Challenge the status quo and standardize what works.
• Manage staffing and labor scheduling with the General Manager and HR. Cross-train the team for flexibility.
• Work with sales, customer service, and quality to meet customer commitments. Meet with customers on quality concerns and corrective actions.
• Keep order entry, ERP data, and production documentation accurate and complete.
• Hold the team to OSHA standards, company policy, and customer requirements.
• Step in on the floor when needed to support throughput, training, or shift coverage.

Skills

People leadership

Production management

Safety compliance

Quality systems

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations/Engineering

Tools

ERP system

Production scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

CTI Cutting Dies, a member of DFC Manufacturing Group, seeks a proven manufacturing leader to run day-to-day plant operations in Elmhurst, IL. You will own safety, quality, on-time delivery, equipment uptime, and the people who make it happen.

You will lead from the floor, not from the desk, driving change and raising the bar. With 5+ years of direct management in manufacturing, you will build schedules, coach leaders, keep equipment running, and report KPIs.