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Plant Manager at Insight Global Plant Manager at Insight Global in Naperville, Illinois Posted in about 15 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Position:

Plant Manager Location:

Naperville, IL 60564

Hours:

Generally Monday-Thursday (4x10 schedule for hourly workforce); occasional Friday half-days as needed

Salary:

$110,000 - $140,000 + 10% bonus eligibility

Interview Process:

Initial phone screen. If successful, candidate will visit the facility for onsite interviews.

Additional Information:

Very small operation with only 7 total employees (4 operators, 1 supervisor, 1 product engineer, and the Plant Manager). Plant recently celebrated 6 years without a safety incident. Products are a made-to-order operation requiring close collaboration with Product Management and customers. Plant operates with a high level of autonomy and essentially runs as its own business unit.

Must Haves:

Bachelor's degree OR significant manufacturing and management experience. 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Prior Plant Manager experience preferred, but strong production/manufacturing leaders ready for a first Plant Manager opportunity will be considered. Proven ability to lead small teams, build trust, and gain employee buy-in. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Experience managing plant budgets, inventory, procurement, and operations. Strong operational knowledge and Lean manufacturing experience. Ability to coach and develop employees while holding teams accountable. Proficiency with Excel and general computer skills. Ability to navigate difficult conversations and drive results in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working cross-functionally with Product Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Corporate Procurement. Ability to travel approximately 10% for training and meetings (Hilliard, Ohio)

Plusses:

Previous Plant Manager experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Experience with custom, made-to-order manufacturing environments. Procurement or supply chain experience, particularly with overseas suppliers. Background in small-plant leadership where leaders wear multiple hats. Experience with inventory planning and managing long procurement lead times. Day to

Day:

Lead all day-to-day plant operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. Manage a small team consisting of operators, a supervisor, and a product engineer. Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles and operational metrics. Oversee budgeting, inventory management, purchasing, and production planning. Collaborate closely with Product Management since products are customized and made-to-order. Participate in bi-weekly/monthly meetings with Corporate Procurement regarding materials and supplier management. Ensure production schedules, customer commitments, and inventory levels are aligned. Continue building and maintaining the strong safety culture established at the facility. Develop employees, improve accountability, and strengthen leadership across the operation. Support assembly and production processes involving filter bags, metal tubing, light welding, and light assembly work. Monitor procurement lead times and stay ahead of material ordering to support business growth. Act as the primary operational leader responsible for overall plant performance and business results.