Senior Plant Manager - Lean Manufacturing & Metal Parts

Image Associates Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. seeks a Senior Plant Manager to lead a 100-person metals machining and assembly operation in Northern Iowa. The role emphasizes safety, quality, on-time shipments, and cost control, with responsibility for budgets and capital expenditures.

The position requires deep experience in production management, lean manufacturing, and familiarity with CNC/ fabrication processes. relocation or local candidates are encouraged to apply in this small northern Iowa town.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in production and plant management for steel parts and assemblies.
• At least ten years of experience, including four in a supervisory role with budgets.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• CNC machining experience is a plus but reading fabrication drawings is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety-first culture in the plant.
• Improve efficiencies in quality control and on-time shipments.
• Oversee a production organization that keeps workers safe while controlling costs.
• Make decisions about operating and capital budgets (P&L).
• Lead a team in production, supply chain, and facility maintenance.
• Drive plant profitability and safety initiatives.

Skills

CNC machining

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Budget management

Leadership

read fabrication drawings

Tools

CNC machines

Fabrication equipment

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. seeks a Senior Plant Manager to lead a 100-person metals machining and assembly operation in Northern Iowa. The role emphasizes safety, quality, on-time shipments, and cost control, with responsibility for budgets and capital expenditures.

The position requires deep experience in production management, lean manufacturing, and familiarity with CNC/ fabrication processes. relocation or local candidates are encouraged to apply in this small northern Iowa town.