What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Dizario Search?
Dizario Search is conducting a search for a Plant Manager located near Brookfield, WI. This opportunity is with a well-established plastics manufacturer serving a range of regulated industries. The Plant Manager will oversee all aspects of operations, profitability, and performance, ensuring the facility runs safely, efficiently, and aligned with customer expectations.
Plant Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations with full P&L ownership
- Partner closely with Quality, Sales, Corporate Engineering, and Planning to meet delivery, quality, and growth objectives
- Ensure proper resource allocation, staffing levels, and performance across all departments
- Drive inventory accuracy, efficient material use, and waste reduction initiatives
- Evaluate equipment utilization, identify bottlenecks, and support capital project planning
- Support and champion ISO standards and strong safety/housekeeping programs
- Lead Continuous Improvement efforts, using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and other CI tools to reduce waste and strengthen process capability
- Oversee training, performance management, coaching, and workforce development across production teams
- Collaborate with customers when needed to address needs, concerns, and production commitments
- Enforce operational policies and ensure effective use of MRP and other plant systems
Plant Manager Qualifications:
- 5–7 years of manufacturing management experience with P&L responsibility
- Plastic injection molding experience required
- Experience in a job-shop manufacturing environment; medical or food-grade exposure is ideal
- Strong technical aptitude; Engineering degree preferred
- Proven success implementing Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or similar Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Hands-on, ownership-driven approach with strong analytical and decision-making abilities
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Nadine Flynn at nflynn@dizariosearch.com
Salary : $150,000 - $165,000