Plant Manager -Manufacturing

Holman
Bartlett, IL

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman is currently accepting applications for the position of Plant Manager.

Principal Purpose of Position:

  • Plan and direct the operations of all production departments.
  • Establish priorities for production schedules based on new product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply.
  • Monitor daily production to ensure production quotas are met and targeted deadlines are achieved.
  • Understand performance metrics; analyze trends to understand performance opportunities and to close gaps.
  • Provide necessary support during new product development and rollout, and startups of new equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies and procedures, programs and practices.
  • Anticipate the needs of the customer, plant and department in order to provide goods and services at the highest quality and the lowest cost.
  • Monitor and manage department budget and spending.
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to Shop Supervisors.
  • Responsible for the hiring, development, discipline and termination for plant employees.
  • Develop manpower requirements based on production guidelines.
  • Work with department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, service and delivery with the sales function.
  • Champions safety for the department while influencing plant wide safety performance.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations including, air, water and other environmental emission standards
  • Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Training:

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Management, or other related field required or equivalent years of experience in production manufacturing required.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Relevant Work Experience:

  • 5+ years of previous management experience.
  • Proven ability to prioritize and execute upon aggressive goals, objectives, and action items.
  • Previous large team leadership required including leading multiple teams and functions simultaneously.
  • Previous Plant Manager experience is highly recommended and preferred.

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) plan with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
  • Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
  • Paid Military Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

Pay:

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $120,730.00 - $187,130.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay and bonus earnings.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

To maintain the integrity and authenticity of our hiring process, we kindly request that all candidates refrain from using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate, assist with, or enhance any part of their application materials (including resumes, cover letters, written and verbal responses, and images) or during any stage of the interview process. We value genuine, original work that reflects your personal experience, skills, and communication style. As part of our commitment to a fair and transparent evaluation process, please be advised that we may use technology to detect AI-generated content submitted by candidates. Candidates found to have used AI assistance in violation of this policy may be disqualified from consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations:

Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact [email protected]

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Posted 2026-01-15

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