Plant Manager

Job Description

gpac, a recruiting firm with 30+ years in business, is partnered with a well-established company in the structural steel and metals fabrication industry in the La Crosse, WI area. Our client is seeking a Plant Manager to lead overall plant operations, safety, quality, and profitability.

Position Responsibilities:


- Lead all plant operations, including production, quality, maintenance, and shipping


- Drive a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance


- Develop production plans that meet customer schedules and cost targets


- Lead, hire, and develop plant supervisors and staff


- Manage the plant budget, labor, and capital improvements

Position Essential Job Functions:


- Track and report KPIs for safety, throughput, quality, and cost


- Lead continuous improvement and lean initiatives


- Support quality certifications such as the AISC certification program or IAS AC472


- Coordinate with sales, engineering, and project management on capacity


- Oversee equipment reliability and maintenance planning

Position Skills:


- 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in steel fabrication or metal buildings


- Prior plant or operations management experience


- Knowledge of AISC, AWS, or IAS AC472 quality programs


- Lean manufacturing experience


- Strong financial and people leadership skills


- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or business preferred

Benefits:


- Competitive salary of $100,000 - $120,000 per year


- Comprehensive health insurance


- Retirement plan with company match


- Paid time off and holidays


- Professional development opportunities

To apply, contact Clint Long at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.