Plant Manager - Judge Group

The Judge Group is seeking a Plant Manager with Food or Chemical manufacturing (mixing and batching)

 in the Ottawa, IL area.

COMPENSATION: 140k to 165k plus bonus

RELOCATION: Provided for the right candidate

MUST HAVE:  Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering preferred but not required)

MUST HAVE:  Experience in food or chemical manufacturing (mixing and batching)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-  Oversee all plant activities (Manufacturing, Maintenance, Facilities, Compliance, Capital Projects)

-  Ensure plant is running at maximum efficiency

-  Develop and manage manufacturing budgets (Labor, Materials, Overhead - capital budgets)

-  Maintain quality standards

-  Increase productivity and decrease costs

-  Conduct investigations into product loss during production

-  Implement new manufacturing technologies

-  Review scheduling of all production employees

-  Recruit and manage manufacturing personnel

-  Lead the continuous improvement efforts

-  Develop yearly budgets with VP Operations

-  Work closely with the Executive Team and key members

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

-  Bachelors degree (Engineering preferred)

-  7+ years of experience in a food or chemical manufacturing (mixing and batching) environment