Plant Manager Job at Minnesota Manufacturing Recruiting, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Minnesota Manufacturing Recruiting
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Position Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the machine shop, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic thinking with shop-floor execution in a fast-paced, small-team environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all plant operations, including production, scheduling, quality control, maintenance, and shipping/receiving.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop a team of machinists, operators, and support staff.
  • Collaborate with leadership on production planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders while maintaining tight tolerances and quality standards.
  • Implement and monitor KPIs related to productivity, quality, downtime, and safety.
  • Enforce safety protocols and drive a culture of accountability and compliance.
  • Manage raw material inventory, tooling, and equipment to support production needs.
  • Oversee machine maintenance and repairs, working closely with vendors or technicians as needed.
  • Drive lean manufacturing practices and process improvements to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
  • Support quoting and project planning efforts as needed by providing production insights or timelines.

Qualifications

  • Proven Track record of driving results/KPI’s as an operations leader
  • Safety, quality, delivery OTD, cost (staff efficiency), and daily revenue
  • Strong communicator and quick decision maker
  • Articulate and support floor needs (labor and equipment)
  • Has a “forest though the trees” vision (ie. Can plan 5 to 30 days in advance)
  • Supports and implements process improvements
  • Responsible for daily planning and activity of the SLP facility
  • Experience with ERP systems, job scheduling, and shop-floor data tracking
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate small teams in a production setting
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a machine shop environment highly preferred
  • Strong understanding of CNC machining, tooling, and blueprint reading
  • Prior experience managing a small-to-mid-sized shop
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems

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