Machine Shop Plant Manager

Overview: We are looking for a Plant Manager to run our machine shop in Cudahy, WI. The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations and production processes in our manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will ensure efficient utilization of resources, adherence to quality standards, and implementation of best practices to maximize productivity and profitability.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead, direct, and manage all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, and logistics.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and meet production targets.
• Manage the process of current product improvement by coordinating feedback and decisions on technical/technological modifications to the existing products assigned to the plant to improve the performance, quality, and or reduce costs.
• Assure timely and efficient introduction of new and improved products, to ensure manufacturing input to product
• Forecast and maintain operational and capital budgets to realize adequate return on investment and maintain budget controls through communication and corrective action to remedy variances.
• Coordinate and lead teams of multi-disciplined salaried and hourly personnel and develop efficient and effective management and organizational structure.
• Responsible for ensuring that employees are meeting performance objectives, developing high potential employees for subsequent roles, and or succession planning within the Plant.
• Ensure the plant facilities, processes and programs meet legal and safety requirements.
• Foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork, communication, and employee engagement.

Qualifications 

• Machine Shop experience and ability to train employees on machines is required
• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical subject area.
• 10 or more years of experience in a high paced heavy industrial environment including management and/or supervisory experience.
• Experience in a machine shop is 100% required
• Ability to lead a diverse workforce and effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work autonomously and delegate optimally to achieve competing priorities and objectives.
• Lean Manufacturing experience and proven leadership skills with process and procedure improvement.
• Strong interest in coaching, motivating and developing teams and individuals.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Be willing to travel to other plants as needed