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Plant Manager
- directions_car La Grange
- work Full-time
About the position
Plant Manager – CNC Machining Operations
We’re hiring a seasoned CNC Plant Manager to run day-to-day operations at a well-respected, family-owned job shop. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and can manage a team while getting into the technical details of G-code programming, custom workflows, and scheduling.
If you’ve led in a machine shop, know your way around CNC controls, and still like rolling up your sleeves to solve problems on the floor, this role is built for you.
What You'll Take Charge Of:
- Direct daily production in a custom machining environment
- Manage the full shop schedule to keep jobs moving and customers happy
- Provide technical guidance in CNC programming (G-Code expertise required)
- Serve as a key decision-maker for workflow, quality, and throughput
- Work cross-functionally with quoting, estimating, suppliers, and customers
- Troubleshoot complex machining issues and guide real-time fixes
- Monitor shop metrics, drive process improvements, and uphold quality standards
- Train and support a team of about 15 skilled machinists and operators
- Maintain records and production data in ERP and internal systems
Your Background:
- BS degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field — or 5+ years of CNC leadership in a machining environment
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining and G-Code programming
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams in a job shop setting
- Skilled in blueprint reading, part analysis, and technical troubleshooting
- Comfortable managing schedules and juggling priorities across projects
- Proficient with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and production documentation
- Known for leading by example and building trust with your team
Place of work
La Grange
United States of America
About the company
Relentless Talent Solutions, Powered by Innovation
We take a non-stop approach to talent acquisition by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, social media, a database of over 7 million candidates, and a team of recruiters spanning the United States, the Caribbean, and Canada.
In today’s shrinking talent pool, speed is critical—and that’s where we come in. As a boutique firm with a broad reach, we manage the entire hiring journey—from the first conversation to the moment your new hire walks through your door.
What Sets Us Apart
Geographic Expertise: We succeed where others struggle—finding top talent in challenging regions and remote markets.
Discreet & Strategic: From confidential searches to special projects, we handle sensitive assignments with professionalism and precision.
End-to-End Partnership: Our team acts as an extension of your company, fully immersing ourselves in your business culture and hiring needs.
Our Core Values
We Build Long-Term Relationships
We go beyond transactions to foster genuine, lasting partnerships.
We Are an Extension of Your Team
We invest the time to understand your goals, culture, and hiring challenges.
We Move Fast—And Smart
We deliver top-tier candidates swiftly and efficiently—the first time.
We Focus on Quality, Not Quantity
You receive carefully vetted talent, not stacks of résumés.
We Handle Every Detail
Reference checks? Already done. Every candidate we present is fully vetted and ready for the next step.
Relevant places near
- Chicago
- West Town
- Cicero
- Belmont Cragin
- South Lawndale
- Logan Square
- Portage Park
- Orland Park
- Oak Lawn
- Irving Park
Job ID: 9557614
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