Plant Manager at Snap-on, Carol Stream, IL

Plant Manager at Snap-on in Carol Stream, IL. $140,000 to $160,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Job ID 2026-20763 Overview The Plant Manager will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of Sturtevant Richmont operations to achieve a competitive advantage in safety, quality, delivery, cost and profitability. This position oversees a 1-shift operation manufacturing and assembling torque products and is responsible for approximately 40 employees. Responsibilities • Prioritize improvement activities for Sturtevant Richmont operations. • Establish and achieve strategic and financial goals. • Oversee and adjust plant sourcing, manufacturing, assembly, and support functions to achieve revenue, profit, and production goals. • Develop and sustain processes which consistently produce high-quality products. • Work closely with employees to transform culture. • Develop staff for higher levels of responsibility. • Create a high-contribution work environment. • Improve physical asset management. • Align continuous improvement efforts with policy deployment/strategy deployment. • Continuously improve safety culture and performance. • Ensure regulatory compliance. • Improve flow to achieve 99% COT. • Develop processes to promote environment of fairness, respect, and consistency. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering (MBA preferred) • 10+ years’ related experience in a manufacturing setting. • 5+ years’ operations management experience required. • Demonstrated capability with continuous improvement. Excellent Lean/6 Sigma skills required. • Outstanding matrix management skills to accomplish objectives through collaboration across functions. • Product engineering experience in a high mix environment • Demonstrated ability to set and maintain budgets and strategies. The following individual characteristics and competencies are particularly important: • Strong leadership skills • Excellent written and verbal communications skills with all levels of the organization • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Adaptability and flexibility • Strong project management skills • Safety-first mindset Salary range: $140,000 to $160,000 depending on experience Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer,Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.