Plant Manager Job at Aegis Worldwide, Elk Grove Village, IL

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  • Aegis Worldwide
  • Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Plant Manager – Hands-On Leadership Role with a Global OEM Manufacturer

Location: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago | Compensation: $85K–$100K base + 20–25% bonus | On-Site | Monday–Friday | No weekends

A global OEM machinery manufacturer with strong European roots is hiring a Plant Manager to lead their U.S. operations during a pivotal period of reorganization and modernization. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, respected company where you’ll have the autonomy to drive meaningful operational improvements and influence long-term strategy.

The company designs and builds specialty machinery for industrial heating element production, serving industries including medical, transportation, power, oil and gas, and refrigeration. The U.S. facility operates as a low-volume, made-to-order assembly environment with a team of approximately 20–25 total staff.

Why This Role Stands Out:

  • Direct path to influence organizational structure and production strategy
  • High visibility to the COO and Italian-based global leadership
  • Opportunity to build out KPI systems, materials planning, and cross-functional processes
  • Balance of office work and shop floor presence—ideal for leaders who remain hands-on
  • Upcoming ERP implementation (transitioning from QuickBooks to Microsoft Dynamics)

The Right Fit:

We’re looking for a pragmatic leader with 5–20 years of experience in small to mid-sized OEM or machine-building environments. You should be analytical, organized, and confident mentoring more junior staff. A hands-on background in production and materials management is essential, as is the ability to build systems from the ground up in a lean, collaborative environment.

Target profile includes:

  • Production/Operations Managers seeking a step up into a Plant Manager role
  • Background in low-volume, high-mix mechanical assembly
  • Experience with KPI development, inventory planning, and materials management
  • Proficiency with Excel and comfort operating in data-driven environments
  • Local to Elk Grove Village (within 30-minute commute)

If you're a strategic yet hands-on leader ready to shape the future of a growing U.S. manufacturing site, we’d love to connect.

  • This is a confidential search managed exclusively by our team. Reach out to learn more or to discuss whether the opportunity is right for you.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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