Plant Manager - $Competitive (Lean Manufacturing & CI Specialist)

Plant Manager – $Competitive (Lean Manufacturing & CI Specialist)

• 8+ years of plant management experience ready to champion CI in a heavy industrial environment, including welding and heat exchange processes is a requirement to be considered
• If you are a veteran of Lean Manufacturing who thrives on process optimization and has the vision to transform high-stakes production lines into world-class operations, we have a lead seat for you
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are required
• Pay is up to $100,000
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder.
• No remote as this is an onsite position.
• Full-time, permanent, W-2 employee.
• Full benefits.
• No relocation.
• Located in the Wisconsin area.

This full-time, permanent Plant Manager – $Competitive (Lean Manufacturing & CI Specialist) career opportunity is at a well-respected industrial manufacturer of environmentally friendly products that reduce pollution, fossil fuel usage, and costs. Their products sell themselves because they pay for themselves in less than one year but last twenty years or more. In the company's 40 years of existence, there has never been a layoff. Employees are treated very well, work collaboratively, and are well rewarded for their efforts through various incentives. Offices are clean and modern. Sales consistently grow, and the company is very financially sound. The manufacturing facility is very clean and modern. The environment is employee-friendly and free of politics. The company is growing. The position is available due to growth.

The duties and responsibilities should be as follows:

• Overseeing all plant operations, including production, scheduling, purchasing, shipping/receiving, and logistics, to ensure timely order fulfillment
• Leading and mentoring a high-performing team, promoting accountability and continuous improvement
• Collaborating with the Production Manager to optimize workflow, resource allocation, and ensure seamless coordination with engineering, sales, and customer service teams
• Ensuring the facility maintains high cleanliness, safety, and efficiency standards while driving cost-saving initiatives
• Monitoring key performance metrics, evaluating equipment needs, and implementing best practices to maximize productivity and minimize downtime

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• 8+ years of plant management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with purchasing, shipping/receiving, and handling customer or sales order inquiries
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing, production scheduling, and supply chain management
• A solid work history free of short-term jobs of less than three years in duration
• Being a US citizen or green card holder
• Having a residence within a 45-minute drive