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Plant Manager

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Permanent USD140,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a Milwaukee manufacturing operation, reporting directly to the CEO and leading all key functions including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will have the autonomy to build systems, develop leaders, drive plant performance, and leave a lasting impact on a growing organization that is actively investing in its future.
  • Company investing heavily back into the business, making upgrades to technology
  • bonus opportunity,401, tuition reimbursement, and more!

About Our Client

My client is a well-established leader in their industry, with a strong reputation and a diverse customer base. They offer a stable environment, a collaborative leadership team, and an opportunity for someone to make a significant impact while helping drive the next phase of operational growth.

Job Description

  • Lead daily plant operations and set clear priorities for Engineering & Manufacturing work.
  • Coordinate production activities to meet planned output and delivery needs.
  • Monitor plant performance and address operational issues as they arise.
  • Work with Engineering & Manufacturing teams to improve plant processes and workflow.
  • Plan staffing and resources around production schedules and operational demand.
  • Review operating results and use findings to guide daily decisions.
  • Maintain clear communication across plant functions to keep work moving forward.
  • Promote safe, consistent work practices throughout the plant.

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field
  • 5+ years of Plant Leadership with multiple functions, including production, engineering, Quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain
  • Experience with metal fabrication and/or CNC machining (stamping, presses, laser, mills/lathes, or similar processes)
  • A strong track record of improving plant performance through lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and P&L responsibilities
  • Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and drive execution
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.

What's on Offer

    • Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000.
    • Bonus opportunity based on performance and site metrics
    • Flexible PTO based on experience
    • 401k program with employer match
    • full health, medical, dental, ect
    • and more!!
Contact
Trevor Wojcik
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128038

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Operations Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Milwaukee
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Trevor Wojcik
Job Reference
JN-102026-7128038
 

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