Plant Operations Manager
Onsite – Joliet, IL
OVERVIEW
Talento has partnered with a global supply chain solutions manufacturer to find a Plant Operations Manager responsible for overseeing daily plant operations while fostering a culture rooted in human-centered leadership. The manager drives continuous improvement, maintains operational excellence and upholds the organization’s mission and values. This role prioritizes empathy, inclusion and employee development, ensuring a safe, efficient and high-performing workplace.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and engaged
- Support employee development and retention
- Celebrate team and individual accomplishments to support a positive and motivating work culture
- Ensure full compliance with all EHS&S policies and procedures
- Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, including LOTO reviews, BBSOs and 5S evaluations
- Monitor EHS&S metrics using tools such as Velocity EHS and lead initiatives to proactively reduce risk
- Champion Lean and Kaizen methodologies to drive daily process improvements
- Use tools such as PDCA and A3 thinking to structure improvement projects
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support data-driven decisions
- Lead and support capital and CI projects using the site’s CI tracker
- Ensure productivity and quality targets are consistently met
- Manage site operations within budget, optimizing use of labor and materials
- Uphold standards across safety, quality and efficiency through hands-on leadership
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of plant or operations management experience
- 2+ years in supervisory role in a manufacturing setting or 3PL provider
- High school diploma required; college degree or comparable professional experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions under pressure
- Proven experience in leading continuous improvement and change management
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and building lasting relationships through e?ective communication and follow-through
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and promoting a culture of safety and compliance
- Strong cross functional collaborator
- Software/systems: skilled with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with JDE system a plus
COMPENSATION: $95-$100k Base + 10% Bonus
About Talento Human Capital (TalentoHC):
TalentoHC is a leading talent acquisition, executive search, and human capital consulting partner, dedicated to helping our clients build their best teams yet. Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce, embracing individuals from various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Talento Human Capital is an equal opportunity employer.
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