Plant Manager

LHH is seeking an experienced Plant Manager in Itasca, IL to lead manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. This role will lead plant performance, develop high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence initiatives to support continued business growth.

Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, including production, quality, maintenance, and workforce management.

• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

• Develop and execute strategies to support production scaling and business growth.

• Monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions to achieve performance objectives.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Build, coach, and develop manufacturing leadership and production teams.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of proven manufacturing leadership, working within multiple production departments.

• Proven success implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement programs.

• Experience within CNC machining or similar precision manufacturing environments.

• Proven experience scaling manufacturing operations to support significant business growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced business degree.

• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.

Key Success Metrics

• Safety performance and compliance.

• On-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Productivity and efficiency improvements.

• Quality performance and defect reduction.

• Cost savings and operational profitability.

• Employee engagement, retention, and leadership development.

• Successful execution of growth and capacity expansion initiatives.

Benefits

·         Medical

·         Dental

·         Vision

·         401K + Match

·   3 weeks PTO

Pay Details: $140,000.00 to $180,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Mike Abete

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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