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Snap-on · Carol Stream, IL

Plant Manager

Carol Stream, IL, USFull-timeManager or lead$140,000 to $160,000Manufacturing & Production

Listed on Snap-on’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

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.

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