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Snap-on

Global producer of professional tools

Plant Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCarol Stream, IL, USA$140k - $160kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in business or engineering is required; an MBA is preferred.
  • At least 10 years of related experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • At least 5 years of operations management experience.
  • Demonstrated capability with continuous improvement and excellent Lean and Six Sigma skills.
  • Strong matrix management skills to accomplish objectives through collaboration across functions.
  • Product engineering experience in a high-mix environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to set and maintain budgets and strategies.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Adaptability and flexibility.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • A safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize improvement activities for Sturtevant Richmont operations.
  • Establish and achieve strategic and financial goals.
  • Oversee and adjust plant sourcing, manufacturing, assembly, and support functions to achieve revenue, profit, and production goals.
  • Develop and sustain processes that consistently produce high-quality products.
  • Work closely with employees to transform culture.
  • Develop staff for higher levels of responsibility.
  • Create a high-contribution work environment.
  • Improve physical asset management.
  • Align continuous improvement efforts with policy deployment and strategy deployment.
  • Continuously improve safety culture and performance.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Improve flow to achieve 99% COT.
  • Develop processes that promote an environment of fairness, respect, and consistency.

About the Company

Snap-on

Global producer of professional tools

Snap-on designs and sells tools, equipment, diagnostics, and repair information for professional technicians worldwide. Its products include hand tools, tool storage, diagnostic devices, and software-based repair data that help shops diagnose issues and perform maintenance. The company stands out through a long track record of durable, high-quality tools, a trusted professional brand, and an integrated ecosystem that combines physical tools with diagnostic and information solutions. Its goal is to support technicians by delivering reliable tools and actionable repair information that speed up workflows and enable accurate repairs across global markets.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kenosha, WI
Founded
1920

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