Plant Operations Manager

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal machining is seeking a Plant Production Manager to oversee daily operations in Chicago. This role will enhance team effectiveness, manage production processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring the highest quality products are delivered on time. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Relocation Support

401K

Qualifications

• Experience in production management in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership skills required.
• Ability to implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations to ensure productivity and safety.
• Provide guidance and feedback to team members.
• Develop training programs and improve team competencies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Team Development

Process Improvement

Job description

Plant Production Manager needed for a metal machining facility. This position is second in command for the plant reporting into the Plant General Manager.

The Plant Production Manager leads people and processes overseeing the day-to-day actives of the plant and reports into the General Manager. The individual will direct team activities with the goal of manufacturing the best possible products on-time while maintaining a safe working environment, continuously improving processes, being an asset to customers, and developing employees in knowledge/competency resulting in a more effective team. The Plant Production Manager should be able to think outside the box to solve problems and willing to ensure department goals are met. The Plant Production Manager will have responsibility for production, machining, planning along with continuous improvement/manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Provide motivation, support, guidance, and constructive feedback to employees, developing and training them while building understand of the alignment with company culture and goals.
• Provide decisive leadership giving clear direction in everyday situations.
• Handle time & vacation approval, hiring selections and decisions to discontinue employment.
• Schedule machine and staff for maximum productivity.
• Coordinate all labor and materials in the machine shop
• Identify and implement processes and procedures to improve efficiency and quality
• Make recommendations on capital expenditures to improve capacity and quality.

Full-time employment

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Relocation, 401K, etc……

Salary $110,000 - $135,000

Bonus $10,000 - $15,000

Total Compensation $ 120,000 - $150,000

Relocation Support to the market provided by the company to the Plant Production Manager