Plant Manager

Benefits:

• Life Insurance
• HSA
• Relocation Assistance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Gilco Spring is seeking an experienced and hands-on Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and help drive the continued growth and success of our company. This position has overall accountability for manufacturing performance, including production, quality, safety, maintenance, efficiency, and on-time delivery .

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can build trust, establish accountability, improve processes, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team. This is an opportunity to join a third-generation, family-owned company with a positive, collaborative culture where employees are genuinely valued and appreciated.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for all manufacturing activities and plant operations.
• Establish clear performance expectations and maintain open, consistent communication with hourly employees.
• Build strong, trusting relationships throughout the organization while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for all hourly employees and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and coordinate training for new employees.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Program for all production machinery, tooling, and related equipment.
• Oversee facility maintenance and establish standards and processes to ensure all departments remain clean, organized, safe, and efficient.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, cost reduction, and on-time delivery .
• Monitor key manufacturing metrics and identify opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, quality, and overall plant performance.
• Participate in Management Review meetings and contribute to company-wide strategic planning and decision-making.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and practices support ISO 9001:2015 requirements and company quality objectives.
• Stay current with manufacturing trends, technologies, equipment, and best practices, and make recommendations regarding capital equipment purchases and process improvements.
• Partner with other departments to ensure manufacturing priorities align with customer requirements and overall business objectives.
• Promote and reinforce the company's Vision, Core Values, and commitment to operational excellence .

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in spring, wire form, metal stamping, or related metal manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and/or maintaining an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system .
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred, but not required .
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing technology.
• Excellent computer and technical skills, with the ability to learn and leverage new technologies.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop employees at all levels.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability while maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, preventative maintenance, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Why Join Gilco Spring?

Gilco Spring is a third-generation, family-owned business with a positive, fun, and team-oriented culture. We genuinely appreciate the people who work here and believe that our success is built on strong relationships with our employees, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.