$140,000–$160,000 Per Year
Business Growth, Business Support, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Capital Equipment, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Customer Support/Service, Industrial Management, Leadership, Machining, Machining Operations, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Planning, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Machining, Production Planning, Project/Program Management, Safety/Work Safety, Strategic Planning, Turning Center
The Plant Manager will lead all aspects of machine shop operations, including people leadership, production performance, continuous improvement, and strategic capital planning. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence while developing teams and building the capabilities necessary to support future business growth.
Client Details
My client is a recognized American manufacturer that designs and produces highly engineered products for mission-critical applications across multiple industries. The organization has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, innovation, and continued investment in its manufacturing operations and workforce.
Description
The Plant Manager will report into the Senior Director of Operations and be responsible for:
- Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, CNC programmers, machinists, and production personnel.
- Foster a culture of safety, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide overall leadership for machine shop operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and equipment utilization.
- Lead manufacturing operations supporting multiple customers and product lines in a dynamic contract manufacturing environment.
- Partner with Engineering and Program Management teams to support new product introductions and production launches.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production Planning, Procurement, and Operations teams to improve manufacturing performance.
- Lead capital equipment planning, justification, implementation, and facility improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to increase capability, capacity, quality, and operational efficiency.
Apply today for immediate consideration!
Profile
- 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within a machine shop environment.
- Hands-on understanding of CNC milling, CNC turning, and precision machining operations.
- Proven leadership experience within a contract manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading supervisors, programmers, machinists, and production teams.
- Demonstrated success managing capital equipment and facility improvement projects.
- Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and problem-solving abilities.
- Track record of driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Career growth opportunities
- Access to high level management
- 401K match
- Excellent work life balance
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