Plant Manager

1 week ago


Aurora, Illinois, United States FDI Inc Full time

Overview

We are a 40 year-established manufacturer of mil-spec lighting, wire harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies serving the Department of Defense and major defense primes.

As Plant Manager, you will take full ownership of operations at our Aurora facility -driving performance, solving problems, and ensuring that every product leaving our plant meets the highest standards of quality, precision, and compliance. This role demands a hands-on leader who thrives on improvement, accountability, and technology-driven operations. You'll lead a small but highly skilled team where your decisions directly impact mission readiness and production success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily production, scheduling, and workflow across purchasing, inventory, assembly and packaging operations to meet quality and delivery objectives.
  • Drive operational excellence through lean principles, visual management, and KPI accountability.
  • Act as a problem solver and change agent, quickly identifying bottlenecks and implementing practical, data-driven solutions.
  • Utilize ERP/MRP tools (preferably Global Shop, or similar) for production planning, capacity management, and material control.
  • Oversee supply chain, inventory, and vendor performance, ensuring materials and components are available to support production commitments.
  • Champion AS9100 and ISO9001 standards through process discipline, documentation, and continuous improvement audits.
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on new product introductions, process validation, and design for manufacturability.
  • Ensure safety, facility upkeep, and regulatory compliance across all production areas.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or plant management, ideally in defense, aerospace, or electrical manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of production planning, assembly operations, and mechanical processes.
  • Demonstrated record of problem solving, process optimization, and hands-on leadership.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and comfort with data analytics, dashboards, and digital tools.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead from the floor and inspire a small, multidisciplinary team.
  • Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Why Join?

You'll be part of a long-standing and fast-moving defense manufacturer where decisions are made quickly and results are visible. We value problem solvers who take initiative, use technology intelligently, and take pride in doing the job right.

We offer:

  • Competitive compensation and potential for performance-based bonuses
  • Benefits: Health, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, PTO, Life Insurance
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • A culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • 14 Year Average Employee Tenure

Join us and help strengthen America's defense supply chain - one component, one system, and one solution at a time.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $65, $90,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person


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