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Plant Manager | Manufacturing

Hoffman Estates, Illinois Permanent USD110,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
The Plant Manager oversees all production and warehouse operations, ensuring strong performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role leads daily plant activities, develops personnel, and drives continuous improvement to meet customer and operational expectations.
  • 10% Bonus Potential
  • 3+ Weeks of PTO

About Our Client

The client is a growing manufacturing organization committed to safety, quality, and reliable service for its customers. They operate in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment and invest in developing strong operational teams to support continued growth and high customer satisfaction.

Job Description

  • Oversee all daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets are achieved.
  • Lead production and warehouse teams, managing personnel, equipment, materials, and workflow.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency and support growth.
  • Coordinate production scheduling to meet customer requirements and on‑time delivery goals.
  • Manage raw materials, inventory levels, and vendor relationships to support uninterrupted operations.
  • Partner with Sales and Engineering to translate customer requirements into effective production plans.
  • Support quality processes, address customer concerns, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Oversee maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and safe operation.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant plant environment while fostering strong internal communication.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Brings proven experience leading production and warehouse teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, coach, and motivate personnel.
  • Has a track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance through hands‑on management.
  • Thinks critically and solves operational problems with limited standardization.
  • Communicates clearly across all levels of the organization and maintains strong working relationships.
  • Is comfortable managing inventory, workflows, production scheduling, and vendor coordination.
  • Shows initiative, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Can read blueprints and collaborate effectively with engineering and cross‑functional teams.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary in the range of $100,000 to $125,000 per year
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and a stable full‑time schedule
  • An opportunity to lead a growing operation with strong support from leadership
  • A hands‑on environment where you can impact safety, quality, and overall plant performance



Contact
Zac Jones
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6972436

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Operations Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Hoffman Estates
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Zac Jones
Job Reference
JN-032026-6972436