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Irca Group

Plant Manager

Elk Grove Village, IL

Food Plant Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL IRCA is a prominent international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. They cater to independent producers as ...

Irca Group

Plant Manager

Elk Grove Village, IL

Food Plant Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL IRCA is a prominent international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. They cater to independent producers as ...

Advastar, Inc

Plant Manager

Sycamore, IL

#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | PLANT MANAGER | OEM MANUFACTURER [Sycamore, IL area] We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations in a manufacturing facility focused on industrial ...

Advastar, Inc

Plant Manager

Sycamore, IL

#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | PLANT MANAGER | OEM MANUFACTURER [Sycamore, IL area] We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations in a manufacturing facility focused on industrial ...

Advastar Group

Plant Manager

Sycamore, IL · On-site

\#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | PLANT MANAGER | OEM MANUFACTURER [Sycamore, IL area] We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations in a manufacturing facility focused on industrial ...

Crestwood Partners

Plant Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

Crestwood Partners is working on behalf of a food manufacturing company in the Chicago area to appoint an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations across a high-volume production facility. This ...

Advastar, Inc

Plant Manager

Sycamore, IL

#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | PLANT MANAGER | OEM MANUFACTURER [Sycamore, IL area] We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations in a manufacturing facility focused on industrial ...

Monroe Truck Equipment

Plant Manager

Joliet, IL

Plant Manager At Monroe Truck Equipment, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Joliet, Illinois, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt ...

Hearthside Food Solutions LLC

Plant Manager

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$160.27K - $240.40K/yr

The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of plant operations while ensuring efficient production processes and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role ...

Maker's Pride

Plant Manager

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$160.27K - $240.40K/yr

The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of plant operations while ensuring efficient production processes and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role ...

Vaco LLC

Plant Manager

Bolingbrook, IL

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, safety, operational performance, and financial results of the manufacturing facility. This role oversees production, quality, cost ...

Vaco

Plant Manager

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, safety, operational performance, and financial results of the manufacturing facility. This role oversees production, quality, cost ...

Sealed Air Corporation

Plant Manager

Hodgkins, IL · On-site

$126.80K - $218.73K/yr

The Plant Manager will set the vision and direction for the facility, build organizational capability, and lead transformational initiatives that enhance performance, scalability, and resilience.

Sealed Air Corporation

Plant Manager

Hodgkins, IL · On-site

$126.80K - $218.73K/yr

The Plant Manager will set the vision and direction for the facility, build organizational capability, and lead transformational initiatives that enhance performance, scalability, and resilience.

American Excelsior Company

Plant Manager

West Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K/yr

Plant Manager Department: Office Employment Type: Full Time Location: West Chicago, IL Reporting To: John Godlewski Compensation: $90,000 / year Description The Plant Manager reports directly to the ...

Just In Time Staffing LLC

Be Seen First

Manufacturing Plant Manager

Geneva, IL · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

Plant Manager Job Type : Direct Hire Pay: $85K - $90K Hours: Day Shift Location : Geneva, IL Requirements: Resume, E-Verify We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Manager to oversee ...

RICH PRODUCTS

Plant Manager

Crest Hill, IL

$162.45K - $270.75K/yr

Purpose Statement The Plant Manager's responsibility is to provide leadership to all departments for overall vision and direction of the plant by way of guidance, direction, encouragement, training ...

Rich Products Corporation

Plant Manager

Crest Hill, IL · On-site

$162.45K - $270.75K/yr

Purpose Statement The Plant Manager's responsibility is to provide leadership to all departments for overall vision and direction of the plant by way of guidance, direction, encouragement, training ...

Avient

Plant Manager

West Chicago, IL

The Site Manager is responsible for effectively planning, directing and and coordinating all activities for all specialized polymer material solutions manufactured at the assigned plant. These ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for plant manager in Naperville, IL is $116,247.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,900.00 and $140,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A plant manager works to oversee operations in a factory or other manufacturing plant. Your responsibilities in this career involve all aspects of activities within the facility. You work to set production schedules and ensure productivity. A plant manager also helps define and enforce policies and procedures related to conduct, efficiency, and safety. Your duties may include hiring and training supervisory staff. You work to motivate workers and supervisors to meet production goals, and you typically report to a general manager and company executives.

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To thrive as a Plant Manager, you need strong leadership abilities, a solid background in manufacturing operations, and relevant education such as a degree in engineering, business, or industrial management. Familiarity with ERP systems, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma certification, and safety compliance tools is typically expected. Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills help drive operational efficiency and foster a positive work environment. These competencies are vital for ensuring safety, productivity, and profitability within complex plant operations.

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Plant Managers often encounter the challenge of meeting ambitious production targets while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and quality standards. Balancing these priorities requires effective communication, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Plant Managers must work closely with cross-functional teams to identify potential bottlenecks, implement process improvements, and foster a culture where safety and quality are never compromised for speed. Addressing these challenges successfully not only drives operational excellence but also builds trust and morale among team members.

What is the difference between Plant Manager vs Production Supervisor?

AspectPlant ManagerProduction Supervisor
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field; often requires experience in plant operationsHigh school diploma or associate degree; experience in production or manufacturing roles
Work EnvironmentOversees entire plant operations, including multiple departments and staffManages daily production activities on the shop floor
Industry UsageCommonly used in manufacturing, industrial, and processing plantsUsed across manufacturing, food production, and assembly lines

The Plant Manager is responsible for overall plant operations, strategic planning, and leadership, while the Production Supervisor focuses on managing daily production activities and team supervision. Both roles are essential in manufacturing environments but differ in scope and level of responsibility.

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Plant Manager

Irca Group

Elk Grove Village, IL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Food Plant Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL
 
IRCA is a prominent international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. They cater to independent producers as well as large food manufacturers, including consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. The company's core product offerings consist of chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and various other bakery and pastry ingredients.
Headquartered in Italy, IRCA was acquired by Advent International, a global private equity firm, in July 2022. The company has demonstrated a strong history of growth over the past decade. As part of its growth strategy, IRCA made two bolt-on acquisitions in 2022. They acquired Cesarin, a provider of candied fruits, and Anastasi, a supplier of pistachio ingredients. These acquisitions expanded IRCA's product portfolio and market reach.
 
More recently, IRCA acquired the leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal products in Europe and the US. The target company focuses on high-value specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment. Their product range includes sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates, and fruit purees. This deal, successfully completed in March of 2023, is a transformative move for IRCA, establishing them as a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry.
 
With this acquisition, IRCA has a combined revenue of 1 billion in 2023 and a presence in 22 manufacturing facilities across Europe, the US, and Vietnam. This expanded manufacturing footprint and diversified product portfolio positions IRCA as a key player in the market, serving a wide range of customers in the bakery, pastry, and gelato sectors, as well as food manufacturers.
 
The Plant Manager is accountable for leading the overall operations at our plant located in Elk Grove Village, IL. The Plant Manager will build capability throughout the plant team to ensure the sustainable performance and growth of the site through capacity, resource, and talent planning in close partnership with relevant functional leaders. The Plant Manager will ensure strong collaboration with our various leaders throughout Irca Group and our commercial colleagues to connect with our overall manufacturing planning and performance. The Plant Manager will work to ensure that our plant teams are clear on our vision and our purpose, including clearly understanding how their roles and collective plant performance help contribute to us being our customers' most valued partner.
Key Responsibilities
  • Development of plant strategy, underpinned by a master schedule in line with growth plans and relevant manufacturing strategy
  • Lead a performance management and measurement discipline across the plant, with focused analysis of plan performance data, recognizing individual/team achievements, setting clear plans to address performance gaps, understanding trends and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Working with our manufacturing and broader functional leadership to ensure a connected view of plant priorities and connectivity to our EUM/commercial strategy, in line with customer segmentation criteria - ensuring a clear representation of plant perspectives, ideas and considerations needed to inform best decision making for the company
  • Work with manufacturing leadership to ensure that all plants are sharing best practice across the plant network, participating in our Plant Leadership community
  • Driving proactive resolution for areas that do/could potentially impact plant performance through partnering with the relevant function in IO (QSHE, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement)
  • Leading out on improvement of plant Organizational Health targets (including active & clearly communicated engagement plans across selected areas of priority)
  • Lead plant level productivity across areas of asset management, performance, and efficiencies in line with agreed business terms
  • Lead and embed a CI mindset across the plant, actively seeking improvements and efficiency of operations, demonstrating an ability and team encouragement to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Lead key change initiatives across the plant (and connect to plant master schedule), with required functional support e.g., automation, digital, sustainability etc.
  • Play an active part in New Product Development (NPD) processes in line with agreed ways of working, partnering with RDA and commercial as required to bring clarity to implications e.g., cost, service levels, OTIF etc.
Professional Skills & Education:
  • 8 + years of progressive experience in food manufacturing and plant operations at a leadership level
  • BA/BS/MS in Engineering, Business, Food Science preferred
  • Demonstrated success as a change agent & developing/implementing continuous improvement initiatives and accountability programs
  • Strong hands-on leader who leads by example and actively engages in day - to -day operational challenges.
  • Demonstrated success assessing, developing, and retaining top talent
  • Proven ability to drive process improvements, adhere to budgets, and maintain regulatory compliance
  • Financial analysis acumen and experience maintaining budgets or capital spend
  • Ability to deliver business result 
  • Fluent in verbal and written English required. Ability to verbally communicate in Spanish is requiried. 
  • Proven ability to lead direct and in direct reports
  • Strategic Thinking, Managing Change, Critical Thinking, Continuous Cost Focus, Technical Expertise, Influence and Delivery of Sustainable Results
  • Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across various departments, including financial, supply chain, sales and commercial entities, and seniority level leaders
  • Strong People leadership skills
  • Ability to coach and develop the work force
  • Multi-tasking, organizational and time management expertise
$190,000 - $205,000 a year
Why Join Us:
Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.
 
Annual Salary Base Range of $190K-$205K for Employees Located in Illinois. 
The "base salary range" provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The range provided is for Illinois employees as Irca group is required by Illinois State Law to post pay rates. Irca group reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Irca group conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.
 
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