Unknown Company

Plant Manager

mendota, il • Posted Today
Onsite Full Time Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing operations at a growing production facility. This individual will be responsible for driving operational excellence across production, maintenance, quality, safety, compliance, inventory management, and workforce development.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record of improving plant performance, developing teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do

  • Lead all daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and safety
  • Drive operational efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Develop and execute manufacturing strategies to meet performance, quality, and customer objectives
  • Manage plant budgets, capital projects, and operational performance metrics
  • Lead workforce planning, employee development, and succession planning efforts
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve production and operational challenges
  • Oversee inventory control, production scheduling, and resource planning
  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Construction Management, or a related field
  • 5+ years of plant, production, or manufacturing leadership experience
  • 7-10 years total experience
  • Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing teams
  • Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices
  • Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and operational performance metrics
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in building products, construction materials, industrial manufacturing, or related industries
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence training
  • Spanish language skills
  • Capital project and facility expansion experience

Why Join Us?

  • Lead a highly visible manufacturing operation
  • Direct influence on plant performance and business results
  • Opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements


Plant Manager in mendota at Unknown Company

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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