Plant Director – PE-Backed Medical Device Manufacturer (Milwaukee, WI)
About the Company
A private equity-backed medical device manufacturer is seeking a Plant Director to lead operations at a large, multi-campus facility in Milwaukee. The company is focused on delivering high-quality, compliant products to customers while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across all functions, including safety, production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and customer service.
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The Company Offers
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Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA;
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Position: Plant Director;
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Vacancies: 1;
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Department: Operations / Manufacturing Leadership;
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Work Model: In-person;
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Workplace options: Onsite at a multi-campus facility;
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Start date: August 11, 2025;
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Timeline: Interim with potential conversion to full-time;
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Contract type: Interim executive engagement.
Job Description
The Plant Director will oversee all aspects of a complex medical device manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, compliance, efficiency, and profitability. This role involves leading daily plant operations, meeting ISO, FDA, EPA, and OSHA standards, and driving continuous improvement through Lean methodologies such as 5S, SMED, and TPM. The Plant Director will be responsible for developing and executing strategic plans, managing financial performance, and ensuring on-time, on-quality, and on-cost delivery of products, including New Product Introduction (NPI). This leadership position requires fostering strong team performance, mentoring future leaders, and building relationships with stakeholders including customers, suppliers, regulators, and corporate teams.
Employment Requirements (Ideal Candidate)
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Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field (MBA preferred);
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8+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations;
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Demonstrated success implementing Lean Operating Systems with measurable performance improvements;
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Strong people development and team-building skills;
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Experience in medical device or aerospace/defense manufacturing preferred;
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Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time;
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Desire to convert to full-time employment after interim engagement.
More Information
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Industry: Medical Technology / Manufacturing;
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Interviews: To begin ASAP;
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Engagement Type: Interim executive consultancy;
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Contracting Process: Standard.
Selection Process
We review and contact only candidates who meet 100% of the required qualifications. The first interview is conducted by AT BEST RECRUITERS LTD; client presentation and any client interview are at the client’s sole discretion and only for profiles we pre-approve that meet 100% of the requirements. Please include all degrees, qualifications, and relevant certifications (degree, major, institution, year), references, and a brief summary of technical competencies. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
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