Plant Manager

Thermal Transfer Products (TTP) is seeking an experienced and highly engaged Plant Manager to lead daily operations at our Racine, WI manufacturing facility. With over 125 employees and a high‑mix/low‑volume (HMLV) production environment, this role is responsible for driving the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement.

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• Lead and model a zero‑incident mindset, ensuring compliance with OSHA, company policies, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Conduct regular safety walks, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Partner closely with the Maintenance/ME Manager to oversee EH&S programs, training, and compliance.
• Drive proactive safety initiatives, near‑miss reporting, incident investigations, and continuous improvement of safe work practices.

• Manage all plant operations across Production, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and EH&S.
• Oversee schedule execution, capacity planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure consistent execution of production plans with focus on reducing WIP, lead times, and bottlenecks.
• Drive operational readiness, equipment uptime, process capability, and daily performance accountability.

• Lead Lean efforts including 5S, visual management, standard work, SMED, and waste elimination.
• Champion A3 thinking, PDCA, and structured CI methodologies.
• Collaborate with Quality/CI Manager to deliver annual productivity goals.

• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 processes and documentation.
• Drive improvements in first-pass yield, scrap reduction, and corrective actions.
• Oversee in‑process and final inspections.

• Lead, coach, and develop six direct reports.
• Strengthen engagement through communication and involvement.
• Support training matrices, cross-training, and performance reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering, Supply chain or related field
• 8+ years in manufacturing, including 5+ years in plant or senior operations leadership
• Strong Lean, Continuous Improvement background with proven results
• Demonstrated safety leadership
• Experience in managing Production, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements
• Strong communication, leadership presence, and financial acumen
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• 10+ years manufacturing experience; 5+ years in plant leadership
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience with ERP and data visualization platforms
• Experience leading multi‑shift operations
• Experience in a high mix/low volume environment

• Environment: Manufacturing floor with potential exposure to temperature extremes, dust, fumes, manufacturing chemicals, and noise.
• PPE: Safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection required.
• Physical Demands: Standing/walking for extended periods, occasional lifting (25–50 lbs.), manual dexterity, and visual acuity.
• Schedule: Primarily day shift with occasional evening or weekend work as needed.