Plant Manager

Fisher Barton

. Oversee all daily plant operations, including production and manufacturing .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeLoves Park • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to manage production schedules, optimize labor utilization, and develop performance metrics in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Manufacturing Operations ManagementLean Continuous ImprovementEpicor ExperienceMachining ExperienceISO Compliance

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Hard Skills

Production ManagementInventory ControlData AnalysisKPI ReportingProcess ImprovementCapital Equipment Expenditure RequestsSafety ComplianceMachining ProcessesPerformance ManagementProject Leadership

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsCustomer OrientationAnalytical Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringMachine Shop EnvironmentMillingTurningGrindingHeat TreatSIOP ProcessCross-Functional CollaborationVisual AcuityFlexibility and Adaptability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all daily plant operations, including production and manufacturing
Ensure policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations are followed
Coordinate manufacturing operations to meet production needs
Drive a safety-first culture and continuously improve compliance with safety procedures
Lead scheduling and production flow, including inventory control
Ensure cost effectiveness, efficient labor utilization and performance, and quality standards
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the work environment
Develop and maintain production data, metrics, and KPI reports covering Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Make recommendations on capital purchases and prepare Capital Equipment Expenditure Requests and justifications
Partner with local leadership to optimize production schedules and support Fisher Barton's SIOP process
Lead performance management for plant employees, including coaching and guidance
Build an environment that attracts and empowers high-performing individuals and teams
Hold direct and indirect reports accountable for performance and results
Make employment decisions regarding hiring, discipline, training, promotions, and transfers
Spend approximately 80% of working time on the production floor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, manufacturing engineering, or related field
Ten years of manufacturing operations experience, with five years at a managerial level of responsibility
Strong customer orientation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven leadership skills in planning, manufacturing systems and processes, and continuous improvement
Past experience working with customers and vendors
Experience using Epicor
Machining experience
Machine shop environment experience; milling, turning, grinding, and heat treat highly desirable
Lean or other continuous improvement experience
ISO experience
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to work cross-functionally at all levels of the organization
Ability to lead significant projects across multiple departments
Analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to identify process-improvement solutions
Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements, schedules, deadlines, and priorities
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery
Willingness to spend 80% of time on the production floor
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with loud noises, including a machine shop foundry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-owned company
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Prescription drug benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
10 paid holidays
Open PTO
HSA and FSA (Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account)
Bonus program
Some travel to each business unit for training purposes