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Plant Manager

Job in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois, 60092, USA
Listing for: Culligan International
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Culligan International provided pay range

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Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Additional compensation types
  • Annual Bonus
  • Direct message the job poster from Culligan International
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Supervisor: Senior Director of Operations

Description: The Plant Manager focuses on effectively leading an operations team to achieve daily production, warehousing, quality, cost and delivery requirements to support the business operating plan. This position is expected to develop and maintain adequate staffing and capacity plans across all plant operations. The Plant Manager must be able to positively manage a skilled workforce by collaborating with multi‑functional teams as well as assessing talent development.

Most importantly, this candidate will create a lean culture which embraces change and focuses on continuous operational improvements. The ideal candidate will effectively manage a highly complex engineered‑to‑order environment and possess the ability to quickly identify gaps, design and implement processes, and lead an empowered team.

Responsibilities
  • Oversees planning, budgeting, scheduling, production and overall quality of the products produced
  • Develop business plans, staffing plans and forecasts (implementing lean manufacturing concepts)
  • Direct production to ensure cost effectiveness and safety, quality, accuracy and performance standards
  • Expert “hands‑on” knowledge of manufacturing process
  • Oversee the management of warehouse/shipping operations
  • Coordinate with HR Business Partner on Human Capital Strategy, employee relations as well as development
  • Continuously review and improve operational productivity
  • Facilitate problem solving within departments and cross functionally
  • Plan, organize, and direct plant operations to ensure the company’s strategic goals are met in a timely, cost‑effective manner that provides optimum quality and on‑time customer delivery
  • Prepare and submit operating reports to management to inform and recommend methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Promote employee engagement and talent development through feedback and long‑term development
  • Research and implement investments in technology, equipment or systems that will enhance the plant’s production capabilities to optimize production, improve efficiency and reduce conversion cost
  • Push the improvement of processes using Lean tools and by creating and sustaining a continuous improvement environment
  • Review manufacturing methods and develop product/process/system strategies to meet company objectives for quality, cost, responsiveness and growth
  • Gain appropriate outside resources to ensure the annual business plan and planned projects are realized
  • Drive operational excellence, Lean tools, best practices, and continuous improvement
  • Other tasks assigned
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or an operations related field or equivalent operation experience
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive manufacturing management experience
  • 5 years managing and directing the activities of supervisors and developing people
Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position:
Integrity, Resourcefulness, Customer Focus, Team Player, Adaptability, Excellence.

Target Salary Range

$110,000 – $150,000 salary a year with the opportunity for eligible employees to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full‑time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work with a market leader in water treatment solutions.
Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Production

Industries

Consumer Goods

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