Location: Belvidere, Illinois
Reports to: Regional Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Plant Manager to lead our dynamic team and oversee the daily operations of our facility. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a proven track record in plant management, possessing a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations, with a primary focus on safety, customer service, profitability, efficiency, and team engagement. The Plant Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and productivity of the plant while promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage all plant operations, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards
- Implement and enforce standardized operating procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency
- Champion a safety-first culture by implementing and enforcing safety protocols
- Investigate and address any safety incidents promptly, implementing preventive measures
- Continuously evaluate and improve processes to enhance productivity
- Implement and maintain stringent quality control measures to ensure products meet or exceed industry and customer standards
- Continuously identify opportunities for improvement in product quality and consistency
- Manage resources including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet production demands
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize production processes and reduce operational costs
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth
- Work with sales team to understand customer needs and expectations
- Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure efficiency, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery
- Lead and inspire a diverse team of production staff, supervisors, and support personnel
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, conducting regular team meetings to discuss goals, address concerns, and encourage feedback
This list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that senior management may deem necessary.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
- Proven experience in plant management within a manufacturing environment
- In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, manufacturing processes, and quality standards
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on continuous improvement
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus