Senior Plant Manager

Job Title

Operations Manager

About Our Client

My client is a well-established leader in their industry, with a strong reputation and a diverse customer base. They offer a stable environment, a collaborative leadership team, and an opportunity for someone to make a significant impact while helping drive the next phase of operational growth.

Job Description

Manage operational budgets and maintain accountability for P&L performance. Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence. Establish and track KPIs focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity. Provide overall leadership for the plant, overseeing Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and other key functional areas. Drive operational performance initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Develop and mentor leaders across the organization while building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement. Partner with executive leadership to execute strategic initiatives, support growth objectives, and ensure the plant meets both short- and long-term business goals. Lead process improvement efforts, optimize manufacturing performance, and ensure efficient cross-functional collaboration throughout the operation.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field. 5+ years of Plant Leadership with multiple functions, including production, engineering, Quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain. Experience with metal fabrication and/or CNC machining (stamping, presses, laser, mills/lathes, or similar processes). A strong track record of improving plant performance through lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and P&L responsibilities. Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and drive execution. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000. Bonus opportunity based on performance and site metrics. Flexible PTO based on experience. 401k program with employer match. Full health, medical, dental, etc. and more!!

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Operations Management

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Milwaukee

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Trevor Wojcik

Job Reference: JN-102026-7126104