Senior Plant Manager: Precision CNC, Lean & Automation

LeoForce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Package

Annual Bonus

Job summary

LeoForce seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a growing precision CNC manufacturing operation serving highly regulated end markets. This on-site leadership role focuses on day-to-day performance and long-term strategy, with relocation support to the Upper Midwest and an emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.

You will develop processes, systems, people, equipment strategy, and the operational model needed to drive growth while improving cost, quality, and

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within CNC machining, precision manufacturing, or a closely related environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CNC machining operations, ideally including Swiss turning and vertical milling.
• Experience leading and scaling high-mix, lower-volume manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to improve manufacturing processes rather than simply manage production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for manufacturing operations, including CNC machining, production scheduling, procurement, secondary operations, maintenance, warehousing, shipping, logistics, and inspection activities.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support business growth, changing production volumes, and new product opportunities.
• Establish meaningful operational KPIs and hold teams accountable for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and efficiency.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes to improve machine utilization, throughput, cycle time, labor efficiency, workflow, and overall cost structure.
• Lead the continued transition toward greater automation and machinery-driven efficiency, including robotics, automated machine tending, and other manufacturing technologies.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing tools such as value stream mapping, standardized work, 5S, SMED, Kaizen, A3, 5 Whys, and root-cause analysis.
• Partner with Engineering and other business functions to develop operational growth plans, including process improvements, workforce development, equipment requirements, and capital investments.
• Optimize the use of equipment, facilities, and personnel as production requirements evolve.
• Develop supervisors, managers, and frontline employees while building greater accountability throughout the organization.
• Maintain a highly visible presence on the manufacturing floor and build credibility with employees by involving them in operational improvements and organizational change.
• Foster a culture centered around safety, quality, continuous improvement, disciplined execution, and employee development.

Skills

CNC leadership

Lean/Six Sigma

Regulated environment

Capacity planning

People development

Relocation willing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

LeoForce seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a growing precision CNC manufacturing operation serving highly regulated end markets. This on-site leadership role focuses on day-to-day performance and long-term strategy, with relocation support to the Upper Midwest and an emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.

You will develop processes, systems, people, equipment strategy, and the operational model needed to drive growth while improving cost, quality, and