Plant Manager

Plant Manager Our client is an organization in the Lake Mills area looking for a Plant Manager. This company is looking for someone with a strong background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and hands‑on plant leadership. This leader will partner with the executive team to drive strategy, implement best practices, and lead change‑management initiatives. This position is on‑site. Responsibilities Oversee daily production, fabrication, molding, quality, maintenance, and logistics to ensure efficiency and profitability. Partner with leadership to align operations with strategic growth. Prepare the plant for scalability to support organic expansion and acquisition integration. Define and communicate KPIs for production, quality, and delivery performance. Engage and motivate teams through clear communication and transparency. Deliver high‑quality, on‑time products that meet or exceed customer expectations. Champion a proactive safety culture across all plant operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ISO standards. Build trust and alignment across teams, mentor employees, and keep everyone moving toward shared goals. Experience Required 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, plant management or operations leadership, ideally within fabrication, molding, or contract manufacturing environments. Proven success in leading teams through growth and/or change. Strong background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, production planning, and project management. Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a mid‑size, entrepreneurial manufacturing organization. Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels. Equal Opportunity Employer Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Manufacturing Industries Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr