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The Plant Director I at Donaldson’s Dixon, IL plant will have the opportunity to lead one of the company’s manufacturing facilities. This position is perfect for a leader dedicated to fostering team engagement by prioritizing safety and promoting continuous talent development. The ideal candidate will strive to become a trusted partner to our customers through exceptional performance in quality and delivery while optimizing costs and driving sustainable continuous improvement within the facility. The facility is currently undergoing significant change in manufacturing operations to better position for success in the future.

Role Responsibilities:

Ensure a strong and effective culture within the plant in the areas of safety, quality, and manufacturing excellence.

Cultivate a highly engaged and accountable workforce, championing teamwork and commitment.

Lead teams across Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain within the manufacturing facility.

Oversee Environmental Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance to regulatory bodies and creating a safe work environment for our employees.

Exceeding customer expectations through delivering at high on time delivery and high quality performance through lower PPM.

Responsible for developing and meeting operational financial budget including manufacturing cost, Capital Expenditure, and Inventory.

Drive to optimize profit though developing and implementing cost reduction projects for labor, material and overhead.

Maintain optimal inventory level to meet customer demand while meeting cash conversion targets.

Develop strategic plans incorporating break though objectives to drive continuous sustainable improvements within the facility to continue the journey as a world class manufacturing operation.

Develop, recommend, and execute on short- and long-range strategic plans related to plant footprint, equipment, staffing and other resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of operations management experience

Experience championing Lean/Six Sigma projects

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing process improvements

APICS/ASCM certification

Lean and/or Six Sigma certification(s)

CNC or Milling industry experience would be beneficial

Annual Salary Range: $148,300 – $196,600. 

Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.

In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for:

Annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Plan

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Key words: plant director, plant manager, operations manager, safety, strategic, production, CNC, milling

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