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Plant Manager

Lensa
Mendota, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
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Job Description

Insight Global is looking seeking a direct hire Plant Manager in Mendota, IL. Under the direction of Director of Operations, the Plant Manager will have responsibility for leading, planning, directing, and coordinating the production, maintenance, quality & compliance assurance functions at the site. The Plant Manager will direct the coordination of operations to ensure compliance with company objectives, budget goals, fabrication quality systems, and customer satisfaction. The Plant Manager will be critical in building a continually improving, compliant-minded culture at the site. Managing projects, implementing systems and leading with a relentless pursuit of manufacturing cost reduction are all critical functions. This role will have responsibility of the entire operations team on site and will work in conjunction with Operations team on a regular basis.

You will have 5 direct reports and 45 total at the plant.

We are looking for someone with experience within the insulation industry.

  • Performs work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a safe work environment through safety leadership. Strives to build a strong safety culture.
  • Provides general administration and direction for all facility and maintenance operations.
  • Directs subordinate personnel, managers and supervisors to effectively and efficiently coordinate activities for all assigned functional areas of responsibility.
  • Develops all organizational directives, policies and procedures that ensure effective operations and programs for facilities management.
  • Reviews processing and maintenance schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
  • Develops or implements production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, fabrication quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems.
  • Initiates or coordinates inventory or cost control programs in the Manufacturing and Maintenance Operations.
  • Coordinates or recommends procedures for facility, equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
  • Identifies area of opportunity and improvement and addresses them with lean manufacturing principles.
  • Maintains strategic operational plan for capital investment for site.
  • Prepares annual operating budget in collaboration with subordinate personnel; develops and recommends an annual capital budget for long-range repairs and improvements to the facility; authorizes the requisition of equipment and supplies within budget guidelines.
  • Conduct workforce assessments periodically and in conjunction with Human Resources so that staffing needs can be measured, training and development goals can be established, and contingent workforce options can be used to create an optimally staffed and trained workforce able to respond to the needs of the business. Resolve workplace conflicts, investigate misconduct, wrongdoing and determine appropriate adverse actions.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills And Requirements

5 years of Operations Management leadership (plant manager, ops manager, production manager)

Industry experience within insulation products

Knowledge and practice of modern manufacturing techniques.

Strong leadership and analytical skills with strong problem-solving ability.

Strong organizational skills; strict attention to detail; ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Strong communication skills, effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

The ability to deal with highly complex issues and to stay calm when under pressure BS in engineering or other related engineering discipline, construction or related field is preferred

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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