Plant Manager Jobs in Elgin, IL

A Plant Manager in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of a manufacturing plant. This includes planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customers' expectations, increasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards. They also have to ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines. This role requires a deep understanding of the manufacturing process and the ability to successfully lead a team.

The important skills a Plant Manager should have include leadership, organization, analytical thinking, strong communication and interpersonal skills. They should also have knowledge of business and management principles, as well as safety, quality and productivity procedures. A bachelor's degree in industrial management, business administration or a related field is usually required, and some employers may prefer candidates with an MBA. Certifications in project management and lean manufacturing can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Plant Manager, a person may have roles such as Production Supervisor, Quality Control Manager, or Operations Manager, which provide valuable manufacturing experience and opportunities for leadership.

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Operations Manager (Libertyville, IL) Job

  • Armstrong World Industries
  • Libertyville, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Libertyville, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

operations and drive P&L performance Deep experience with Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies Ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams and build leadership...

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Operations Manager

  • LyondellBasell Industries
  • Carpentersville, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Lean Manufacturing skills and continuous improvement experience are a plus.What We OfferCompetenciesBuild PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational FitTechnical...

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Operations Manager - 2nd Shift

  • OSI International Holding GmbH
  • West Chicago, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world's leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe....

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Plant Manager

  • Avient Corporation
  • West Chicago, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Develops capital plan to improve plant operations. Ensures plant performs at or below annual budgeted cost levels....

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Plant Manager

  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or TPM certification. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus given diverse workforce environments....

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Indiana Battery Pack Plant Manager

  • Ford Motor Company
  • Lake in the Hills, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lake in the Hills, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 10 days ago

at Ford Motor Company in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, United States Job Description The Indiana Battery Pack Plant Manager will be responsible for a holistic business operation, overseeing the effective...

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Operations Manager

  • Summit Interconnect
  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Company Description Summit Interconnect is the largest, privately held PCB manufacturer in North America. The company is focused on the fast-growing defense and high-performance commercial sectors...

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Junior Project Manager - Manufacturing Operations Support

  • Sound Seal Holdings dba Catalyst Acoustics Holding
  • North Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 16 days ago

at Sound Seal Holdings dba Catalyst Acoustics Holding in North Aurora, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Title: Junior Project Manager - Manufacturing Operations Support Requisition...

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Operations Manager - Meat Products Manufacturing

  • Affinity Executive Search
  • West Chicago, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Operations Manager Protein Processing & Packaging Location: West Chicago, IL Compensation: $130,000 $160,000 base + quarterly bonus up to 15% Overview A well-established ready-to-eat protein...

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Division Vice President, Business Unit Manager

  • Ametek, Inc.
  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Title: Division Vice President, Business Unit Manager, ICVS About Us: Join AMETEK's Instrumentation, Controls & Vision Systems (ICVS) team, where innovation meets impact! ICVS is home to three...

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R&D Pilot Plant Production Manager

  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Oversight of projects, sanitation, maintenance, and materials & logistics sits with the R&D NA Pilot Plant Operations Lead, R&D and this role partners closely with those functions to ensure seamless...

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Operations Manager

  • MRINetwork
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities....

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Operations Manager

  • Pregis
  • Elgin, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 30+ days ago

OPERATIONS MANAGER Position Summary: Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager oversees production operations within the plant....

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Operations Manager

  • Illinois Tool Works
  • Itasca, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Itasca, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Key Responsibilities: Analyze key performance indicators for the manufacturing facility and adjust/implement lean manufacturing, quality processes and systems utilizing the ITW Business Model and Toolbox...

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Director of Manufacturing Operations

  • Jacuzzi Group
  • Roselle, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roselle, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Proven track record of successfully managing plant operations and driving process improvements....

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Demographic Data for Elgin, IL

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Salary for Plant Manager Jobs in Elgin, IL

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Highest Education Level

Plant Managers in Elgin, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.3%
Master's Degree
21.7%
High School or GED
18.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Plant Managers in Elgin, IL
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%



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