Plant Manager

PLANT MANAGER

COMPANY PROFILE:

With headquarters in the Upper Midwest, our client is a top manufacturer for various industries and part of a large nationwide organization. As your employer they will partner with you to bring a fresh and innovative approach to their business, working to grow and improve an already on the rise company.

WHAT THE COMPANY OFFERS YOU

• $140,000 - $155,000
• 15% Bonus
• Paid Vacation
• Benefits: PTO, 8 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, funeral leave, Health, Flex Spending Account and Savings Plan, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401k, Education Assistance.
• New Facility

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

• Report to the VP of Operations.
• Lead all manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable trailer production, driving continuous process improvement across departments.
• Champion a strong safety culture through proactive leadership and compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.
• Oversee quality control, collaborating with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure products meet design specifications and company standards.
• Direct facility performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost, setting and achieving year-over-year efficiency goals.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, staffing plans, and budgets to meet customer demand and operational targets.
• Coach, evaluate, and develop supervisory personnel, fostering a high-performing, accountable manufacturing leadership team.

BACKGROUND PROFILE

• Bachelor’s Degree – preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, including leadership roles.
• Proven knowledge of cell manufacturing, plant layout design, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong background in automation processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong Leadership and Communication Skills.

Contact:

Craig Libis

(605) 428-6150

craig@ercjobs.com