Confidential Opportunity: Plant Manager

A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking a transformational Plant Manager to lead a critical operational evolution as the business scales aggressively over the next 2–3 years. This is not a maintenance leadership role—we are looking for a hands‑on operational leader who has successfully stabilized manufacturing environments, improved execution, and driven measurable gains in productivity, planning, and throughput. The company is transitioning from a traditional job‑shop model toward a more structured value stream / cellular manufacturing operation, with a strong focus on assembly excellence, improved scheduling discipline, and scalable operational systems. Key priorities for this role include: Driving process and productivity improvements across the operation Improving production planning, scheduling, and material flow in a make‑to‑order environment Leading cultural change, accountability, and frontline leadership development Supporting the rollout of value‑stream manufacturing and replication of model cells Building operational discipline to support significant growth What we’re looking for: Proven success stabilizing and improving manufacturing operations Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational KPIs Experience in production planning, scheduling, and high‑mix manufacturing environments Demonstrated ability to lead change and build accountability across teams Servant leadership style with a strong floor presence Ideal backgrounds may include industrial equipment, engineered products, material handling, automotive, or other high‑mix assembly operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a local Chicagoland operations leader ready to make a significant impact in a growing business. #J-18808-Ljbffr FPC Franchise