Plant Manager – Springfield, IL
About the Opportunity
Our client, a national construction products manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing facility in Springfield, IL. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, developing teams, and ensuring best-in-class safety, quality, and production performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 40–50 employees, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
- Oversee hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning to build a strong, technically capable workforce
Operations Management
- Direct all aspects of plant operations from raw material intake through production and final shipment
- Optimize the use of equipment, personnel, and processes to maximize efficiency, quality, and output while controlling costs
Safety & Compliance
- Champion a safety-first culture by implementing and maintaining robust safety programs and procedures
- Ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including environmental and stormwater management standards
Cross-Functional Communication
- Provide clear direction across key functions including production scheduling, inventory control, order processing, administration, and logistics
- Communicate policies, priorities, and performance expectations effectively across the organization
Technical & Operational Expertise
- Maintain a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production methodologies
- Troubleshoot operational challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Performance & Financial Management
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory
- Drive initiatives that improve operational performance and support profitability goals
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with internal teams and external customers to align specifications, timelines, pricing, and delivery requirements
- Ensure high-quality product output that meets customer expectations and business objectives
Quality & Inventory Control
- Ensure all quality standards and procedures are followed and properly documented
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet market demand while minimizing excess and waste
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with plastics or pipe extrusion processes (PVC, CPVC, HDPE) strongly preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Broad business acumen across operations, safety, quality, finance, and supply chain
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Results-driven leader with a hands-on approach and continuous improvement mindset
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical manufacturing operation and make a measurable impact on performance, culture, and growth. Ideal for a proven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.
For more information, please submit your resume to:
blake@mriz.net
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Blake Chastain
1531 West Oak Street
Zionsville, IN 46077
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