OldCastle

Plant Manager (Wausau)

OldCastle • $95K — $115K *
Wausau, WI 54401In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of managerial experience in a structured manufacturing environment, ideally automotive or aerospace.
  • Hands-on expertise in budgeting, quality assurance, and troubleshooting equipment operations at the plant level.
  • Experience in building or operating a Lean/TPS-based model, including pull production and visual management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
  • Builder's mindset for establishing new systems and processes from scratch.
  • Collaborative leadership style emphasizing trust and open communication.

Responsibilities

  • Own the plant's total operational and financial performance, engaging with all business aspects beyond mere production output.
  • Implement and mature a Lean and TPS operating system, including corrective action discipline and visual management.
  • Enhance formal quality management practices and ensure compliance with rigorous standards.
  • Drive operational excellence and safety culture across multiple shifts, focusing on capacity growth as needed.
  • Develop and mentor managers and supervisors, fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.
  • Advocate for technology adoption, piloting new systems, and tools to improve plant operations.
  • Plan, recommend, and manage capital projects to further plant transformation.

Benefits

  • Industry competitive benefits at low employee costs.
  • Work-life balance with PTO and flexible holidays.
  • Pay-for-performance culture offering annual raises and bonuses.
  • Comprehensive training to ensure success in your role.
Full Job Description
What You'll Get to Do

As Plant Manager, you'll own the operational and financial performance of the plant, reporting to the Director of Operations. This is a highly visible role. Leadership is deliberately selective about who steps into this seat because the plant is being folded into a growing, multi site portfolio. You'll inherit a strong foundation and a clear mandate: protect and mature what's been built, continue formalizing the plant's quality systems, and keep raising the bar on operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:
  • Own the full operational and financial performance of the plant, staying close to every part of the business rather than just production output.
  • Lead, sustain, and mature a Lean and TPS based operating system, including pull production, kitting, visual management, and a strong corrective action discipline, acting as an owner of the system rather than a caretaker of someone else's work.
  • Build out formal quality management practices, continuing a maturing quality function's progress toward a more rigorous, compliance ready state.
  • Drive plant operations, safety culture, operational excellence, production, and efficiency across a multi shift environment, including growing capacity where the business needs it.
  • Develop your managers and supervisors into a genuine Winning Culture, mentoring functional leaders and building real succession depth for the plant.
  • Champion continued technology adoption. This plant is often first to pilot new systems and tools, and you'll be expected to keep pushing that mindset forward.
  • Create, recommend, and manage capital projects that support the plant's continued transformation.
  • Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while holding product standards that exceed customer expectations on complex, engineered products.
What We Are Looking For

We know great candidates come from all kinds of backgrounds. If you don't check every box below, we'd still love to hear from you.
  • Solid, proven managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within a highly structured, systems driven operation such as automotive, aerospace, or a comparable industry. Deep familiarity with Lean or TPS principles is a strong plus, and coming from outside building products is completely welcome.
  • Hands on experience owning budgeting, quality assurance, and equipment troubleshooting at the plant level.
  • Direct experience operating within, or ideally helping build, a TPS based or comparable Lean operating model, including pull systems, kitting, visual management, and standardized corrective action processes.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent hands on managerial experience.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
  • A builder's mindset. You should be genuinely energized by standing up new systems and processes from scratch rather than only maintaining what already exists.
  • A collaborative, transparent leadership style. This plant's culture runs on trust, open communication, and continuous improvement, not top down control or micromanagement.
  • Comfort bringing clarity to ambiguity. You'll be expected to sort through complexity and give your team clear direction, especially as the business scales and conditions shift.
  • Strong coaching and mentoring instincts. Developing managers and supervisors, and building real succession bench strength, is a core part of this role.
  • Resilience and steadiness under pressure. You should be comfortable leading through variability in volume and cost conditions without losing focus on the fundamentals.
  • A genuine respect for structure and discipline on the plant floor, paired with the curiosity to keep improving it rather than treating it as finished


What OBE Offers You
  • Benefits that benefit you - industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
  • Work-life balance - PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
  • Compensation that rewards your hard work - A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
  • Training - We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

About OldCastle

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Careers

Joining Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope presents a prime opportunity to advance one's career amidst a team of professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence in the building industry. As a leading company, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope offers a range of job opportunities that cater to diverse skill sets and career aspirations.

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is actively hiring, seeking individuals who are passionate, driven, and ready to contribute to groundbreaking projects. The company provides a robust platform for professional growth, ensuring that every team member has the resources and opportunities to excel.

Professional Growth and Development

At Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, career growth is a priority. The company supports professional development through comprehensive training programs, including leadership development and diversity training. These initiatives are designed to enhance skills and foster a culture of leadership and innovation.

Internship Programs

For students and recent graduates, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope offers internship programs that provide a real-world foundation in the building industry. Internships are pivotal, offering both practical experience and professional networking opportunities, which are crucial for career advancement.

Benefits and Culture

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive culture. The company offers competitive benefits to ensure the well-being of its team members. These benefits support both personal and professional growth, making Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope a desirable place of employment.

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is looking for creative, solution-driven team players. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests on the Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope careers page. Each position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the company’s success while advancing personal career goals.

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Employees at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope are at the forefront of innovation in the building materials industry. The team's collaborative efforts drive significant advancements, positioning the company as a leader in its field.

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope encourages networking within the industry, providing employees with opportunities to connect with peers and leaders who can influence their career trajectory. This approach not only enhances professional relationships but also amplifies career development.

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Learn more about OldCastle
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1978
* Ladders Estimates

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