Plant Manager overseeing daily operations of pallet sorting and repair facility. Ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards for PECO Pallet programs in Montgomery, IL.
Responsibilities
Lead the daily operations of a high-volume pallet sorting and repair facility supporting a major pallet pooling program.
Oversee receiving, sorting, repair, loading, and outbound shipments while ensuring production, safety, and quality standards are consistently met.
Manage labor and production schedules to meet operational volume, turnaround time, and on-time delivery goals.
Monitor key performance indicators such as productivity, throughput, downtime, scrap, and service levels while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, PPE requirements, and facility housekeeping standards.
Conduct regular safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations to support a safe working environment.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and hourly associates while building a culture of accountability, teamwork, and strong communication.
Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management while keeping the team aligned with production goals and operational expectations.
Ensure pallets are inspected, repaired, and sorted according to PECO and company quality standards while maintaining audit readiness.
Address service or quality concerns quickly and implement root-cause solutions to prevent recurring issues.
Manage operational costs including labor, repair materials, supplies, and equipment while improving productivity and reducing waste or rework.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as workflow optimization, 5S, and other operational efficiency practices.
Oversee maintenance of pallet repair equipment, forklifts, and facility infrastructure to ensure preventive maintenance is completed and production downtime is minimized.
Requirements
3–5+ years of leadership experience in pallet operations, lumber, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or similar industrial environments.
Proven experience managing hourly teams in a production or operations setting.
Strong knowledge of safety practices within warehouse or industrial operations.
Demonstrated ability to achieve operational goals related to productivity, quality, and cost performance.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with basic computer systems including email, spreadsheets, and production or inventory systems.
Prior experience working in pallet repair, pallet pooling programs (PECO, CHEP), or wood products operations (preferred).
Experience implementing Lean manufacturing, 5S, or other continuous improvement practices (preferred).
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus (preferred).
Benefits
Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday
Bi-Weekly Pay – Get paid on time, every week
PTO (Paid Time Off) - unlimited plan
Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings
401(k) retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match, eligibility the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.
Flexible Benefits – Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget
Prescription Drug Coverage – Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications
FREE Life Insurance & AD&D – Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment
Vision Benefits – $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week
Dental Coverage – 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week
Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) – Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings (max $1,500 weekly) for a non-work-related injury or illness.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.
Additional Voluntary Benefits – MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.
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