Plant Manager

Plant Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Plant Manager to oversee our forging plant located in Milwaukee, WI. This plant focuses on producing high quality forgings for our customers. We specialize in finding and implementing innovative solutions to our customers challenges including design and process improvement, automation and full-service die machine shop capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management: Lead and manage a diverse team of 50+ employees, including several direct reports, to ensure optimal performance and productivity. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the plant.
• Operations Oversight: Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring efficient and effective production processes in forging parts in hammers / straight side presses.
• P&L Management: Maintain responsibility for the plants profit and loss statements, including budgeting, cost control, and financial performance. Implement strategies to achieve financial targets and optimize profitability.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of mechanical press operations (preferably forging), ability to assist the leadership of various functions including, forging, cutting, maintenance, shipping and logistics.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements. Implement and maintain Six Sigma methodologies and other quality improvement processes to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and protocols. Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to meet production goals, address operational challenges, and drive plant growth and efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance operational performance and reduce waste.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years in manufacturing or engineering roles, with significant experience in forging, weldments and robotics would be strongly preferred.
• P&L Management: Demonstrated experience managing P&L statements and achieving financial targets.
• Leadership: Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and fostering a positive work environment.
• Education: Bachelors degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred but not required. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma) are a plus.
• Location: Must be willing to work on-site at the plant location on south side of Milwaukee, WI.

The time is now to join Milwaukee Forge team as Plant Manager

• Culture: Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment where your leadership and expertise will be valued and rewarded.
• Impact: Lead a manufacturing forging facility with opportunities to drive significant improvements and innovations.