JSK Recruiting, Inc. · 1 day ago
Plant Manager
Wood Dale, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expJSK Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at a well-established equipment manufacturing company. This hands-on leadership role involves managing production, procurement, and service coordination while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration within the team.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Oversee all areas of daily operations: production, fabrication, purchasing, inventory, and service coordination
Lead procurement and vendor relationships to ensure smooth supply chain and material availability
Work closely with engineering and service teams to hit delivery targets and ensure quality standards
Improve systems for planning, tracking, and reporting to drive accountability and reduce bottlenecks
Manage internal HR efforts: update and enforce policies, support hiring, and drive team performance
Read, interpret, and act on financial reports including income statements, cash flow, and EBITDA
Collaborate with ownership on budgeting, incentive plans, and long-term financial strategy
Build a culture of consistency, collaboration, and ownership among the team
Be a visible leader—on the floor, solving problems, and leading by example
Qualification
Required
10+ years of operations or manufacturing leadership experience in equipment or metal fabrication
Bachelor's degree required (business, engineering, or operations-related)
Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working around CNC equipment (lathes, mills, welders)
Proven ability to lead production and purchasing teams and drive results
Hands-on experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and managing to EBITDA targets
Comfortable interpreting income statements, managing cash flow, and making financially sound decisions
Experience implementing and managing HR policies and operational systems
Someone who's confident in their decisions, hands-on in their leadership style, and ready to take charge
Benefits
$120K base salary plus up to 20% performance-based bonus
Opportunity for long-term equity or ownership stake
Stable, family-owned company with 50+ years of proven success
Autonomy to implement real change and shape company operations
Strong support from ownership and a collaborative team culture
Leadership role with high visibility and room to grow
Company
JSK Recruiting, Inc.
The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jeff Katz
CEO / Senior Recruiter
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