Plant Manager

Growing Manufacturing firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a need for a Plant Manager. This is a direct hire opening with a full benefits package. Please also visit our site at www.kosmoscorp.com for similar openings.

Duties/Responsibilities

·         Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations

·         Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards

·         Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping

·         Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results

·         Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus

·         Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions

·         Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff

·         Assist in planning major projects and capital investments.  Coordinate and implement approved projects on a timely basis within approved budget limits.

·         Supervise and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures, such as training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction and work simplification.

·         Liaison between Management and Supervisor level on matters of communication, decisions, policies and procedures.  Perform employee evaluations and appraisals.

·         Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime

·         Commit to plant safety procedures

·         Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets

·         Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements

·         Influence and learn from production team

·         Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

Education and Experience:

·         BS degree in Business Management or related field or equivalent education and work experience

·         Proven work and managerial experience as a Plant Manager

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and ERP software.

·         Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)

·         Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise

·         Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·         Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

·         Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills

Salary : $85,700 - $109,000