Plant Manager
Apply NowCompany: Angel Aligner
Location: Oak Creek, WI 53154
Description:
Job Summary:
The Plant Manager will report to the Head of Manufacturing and will be responsible for overseeing the renovation and full operational lifecycle of the Milwaukee facility.
As part of Angel Aligner's global supply chain, this facility will serve as the packaging and small-batch production site for the North American market. Key priorities include meeting project milestones for line setup, trial runs and full-scale packaging production by September, with mass production launching by the end of December.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversee the daily operations and production schedule.
Collaborates closely with regional and global peers.
May interview, hire and train employees.
Lead and manage employees, providing coaching and guidance as needed.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.
May review and approve employee expense reports.
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:
Work closely with the project team to oversee light facility renovations according to company specifications, ensuring the site is ready for full-scale manufacturing.
Manage the installation and setup of equipment and production lines, ensuring successful trial runs and operational readiness.
Build and lead a local team to meet project timelines and deliverables, including defining roles, identifying skill requirements, and managing the hiring process.
Supervise trial runs of all equipment and production lines, overseeing the transition from initial production phases to full-scale manufacturing.
Maintain efficient production processes after mass production begins, ensuring compliance with company standards for quality and operational stability.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external communications related to facility setup and daily operations, coordinating with local government agencies, external partners, and corporate teams to ensure smooth operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
Hands-on experience in launching new facilities, including site setup and operational planning.
Strong track record of driving operational excellence through on-site leadership, process improvement, production line supervision, and workforce coordination.
Ability to engage and influence key stakeholders, with expertise in stakeholder mapping, adaptive communication, and relationship management.
Proven success in managing cross-functional projects with complex implementation requirements.
Demonstrates high energy, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset, with a strong focus on continuous growth and improvement in a dynamic environment.
Leadership-focused approach with a preference for team development over technical specialization (deep technical expertise is not required).
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft suite of products specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, etc.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, operations, logistics, or related field preferred.
10+ years of plant management experience, preferably in logistics or assembly operations.
Excellent interpersonal and customer focused experience with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
The Plant Manager will report to the Head of Manufacturing and will be responsible for overseeing the renovation and full operational lifecycle of the Milwaukee facility.
As part of Angel Aligner's global supply chain, this facility will serve as the packaging and small-batch production site for the North American market. Key priorities include meeting project milestones for line setup, trial runs and full-scale packaging production by September, with mass production launching by the end of December.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversee the daily operations and production schedule.
Collaborates closely with regional and global peers.
May interview, hire and train employees.
Lead and manage employees, providing coaching and guidance as needed.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.
May review and approve employee expense reports.
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:
Work closely with the project team to oversee light facility renovations according to company specifications, ensuring the site is ready for full-scale manufacturing.
Manage the installation and setup of equipment and production lines, ensuring successful trial runs and operational readiness.
Build and lead a local team to meet project timelines and deliverables, including defining roles, identifying skill requirements, and managing the hiring process.
Supervise trial runs of all equipment and production lines, overseeing the transition from initial production phases to full-scale manufacturing.
Maintain efficient production processes after mass production begins, ensuring compliance with company standards for quality and operational stability.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external communications related to facility setup and daily operations, coordinating with local government agencies, external partners, and corporate teams to ensure smooth operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
Hands-on experience in launching new facilities, including site setup and operational planning.
Strong track record of driving operational excellence through on-site leadership, process improvement, production line supervision, and workforce coordination.
Ability to engage and influence key stakeholders, with expertise in stakeholder mapping, adaptive communication, and relationship management.
Proven success in managing cross-functional projects with complex implementation requirements.
Demonstrates high energy, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset, with a strong focus on continuous growth and improvement in a dynamic environment.
Leadership-focused approach with a preference for team development over technical specialization (deep technical expertise is not required).
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft suite of products specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, etc.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, operations, logistics, or related field preferred.
10+ years of plant management experience, preferably in logistics or assembly operations.
Excellent interpersonal and customer focused experience with the ability to build and maintain relationships.