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The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a manufacturing facility's operations, including production, safety, quality, and staff management, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production while meeting business objectives.
Location North Chicago, IL
Company
- Fourth-generation family-owned and operated business founded in 1936
- A family-owned and operated job shop specializing in precision machining of brass, copper, and aluminum alloys.
- Servicing the Aerospace/Aviation, Appliance, Automotive/Transportation along with many other industries
- Full Time Direct Hire
Background Requirements
(If you dont have all of the requirements, dont worry! It is not necessary to have every single bullet point in your experience)
- 5+ years in a Plant / Floor Manager or similar leadership role, preferably in a job shop environment
- Strong background in screw machining, CNC, or precision manufacturing
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawing
- Certification in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.
- Experience with ERP or MRP systems.
- Familiarity with ISO standards or other quality certifications.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demands and delivery timelines
- Monitor production metrics (cycle time, scrap rates, downtime) and adjust as necessary
- Oversee the setup and operation of CNC / screw machines and other shop equipment
- Lead a team of screw machine operators, setup technicians, and maintenance personnel
- Ensure product meets engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Identify inefficiencies in production and implement process improvements
- Schedule and coordinate repairs, preventive maintenance, and upgrades
- Manage tooling inventory and ensure proper setups
Compensation
If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document, and how you fit this specific position to
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management
Industries
Manufacturing
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