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PLANT MANAGER

PSG
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026

Plant Manager - Automotive Manufacturing

Salary: $150,000.00 to $175,000.00 15% bonus opportunity

An exciting opportunity awaits an accomplished Plant Manager to lead operations in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment near Chicago Heights. This dynamic role requires an experienced leader who can drive efficiency, foster employee engagement, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

Summary: As the Plant Manager, you will assume total accountability for a product-oriented operations unit, including full profit and loss responsibility. You will lead a cross-functional team, drive compliance with safety standards, implement lean manufacturing practices, and maintain profitable operations while ensuring the highest quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a diverse team, including supervisors, leads, and laborers, to achieve seamless production operations.
  • Build collaborative relationships with plant employees to foster a cohesive working environment.
  • Drive attainment of daily production targets while upholding rigorous quality standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments to optimize manufacturing procedures and systems.
  • Enforce stringent safety protocols and policies to ensure compliance within designated areas.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations for direct reports, extending the process to hourly personnel.
  • Identify staff growth opportunities, offering guidance and direction for improvement initiatives.
  • Champion continuous improvement efforts, aiming for substantial cost reductions and improved outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical field, or equivalent.
  • 7-10 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, with 3-5 years in a plant management role.
  • Proven track record of leadership in an automotive supplier capacity.
  • Strong leadership, planning, execution, technical manufacturing, customer service, and financial skills.
  • Expertise in lean manufacturing concepts and compliance with TS 16949 and ISO 14001 standards.
  • Proficiency in using PC applications, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Additional Information:

  • Drive compliance with company and government Environmental Health & Safety standards.
  • Implement lean manufacturing concepts, continuous improvement, and 5S.
  • Direct manufacturing operations and support functions, meeting volume and quality goals.
  • Analyze manufacturing operations, foster continuous improvement, and maintain positive relationships.

Special Skills/Training:

  • Completion of Environmental Health and Safety training for self and staff, oversight of programs and corrective action plans.
  • Administration of TS-16949 Quality Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards.
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000

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