Plant Site Leader: Lean Operations & Safety Champion

Ingersoll Rand Inc.; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand Inc. in Alsip, IL is seeking a Plant Site Leader to drive safety, operational excellence, and financial performance. You will translate strategies into measurable KPIs, coach teams, and lead Lean improvements across materials management, machining, assembly, and warehousing.

The role requires 7–10+ years in operations with 5+ years of direct plant management in a multi-product environment, plus ERP experience. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration; Master’s preferred.
• 7–10+ years of operations experience across materials management, machining, assembly, or quality.
• 5+ years of direct plant management in a multi-product industrial or automotive manufacturing environment.
• ERP implementation experience is preferred.
• Lean principles, financial and operational execution, relationship building, and project management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner across functions to plan, resource, and deliver products and key projects.
• Drive effective daily management across materials, quality, machining, assembly, shipping/receiving, and warehousing.
• Build an engaged, inclusive, high-performing culture rooted in safety and quality.
• Lead transformational change aligned with business unit strategies.
• Develop and coach employees while strengthening people and process capabilities.
• Strengthen the plant quality system to enhance customer satisfaction and performance.
• Respond proactively to customer needs including delivery requirements and schedules.
• Oversee maintenance, facilities, and manufacturing engineering with process improvements and capital projects.
• Guide plant teams in capital planning, materials management, and productivity across labor and overhead.
• Own and manage the annual operating plan in alignment with financial forecasts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Project management

Change management

Team development

Inventory management

Financial and operational execution

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

Ingersoll Rand Inc. in Alsip, IL is seeking a Plant Site Leader to drive safety, operational excellence, and financial performance. You will translate strategies into measurable KPIs, coach teams, and lead Lean improvements across materials management, machining, assembly, and warehousing.

The role requires 7–10+ years in operations with 5+ years of direct plant management in a multi-product environment, plus ERP experience. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s is preferred.