Assistant Plant Manager — Automated Welding

Markent Personnel; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel seeks an Assistant Plant Manager for an automotive facility in Michigan. This role leads production staff, drives continuous improvement, and ensures on-time delivery of quality products.

Requires 10+ years in production leadership, IATF 16949 knowledge, and welding/automation experience. A Bachelor's in Engineering and strong MS Office skills are essential for budgeting, staffing, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in a production leadership role in automotive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Fluent in MS Office applications.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings clearly.
• Quality and lean management experience.
• Experience in welding and automated assembly strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement in production KPIs and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure staffing and training to execute production plans.
• Develop annual training plans and performance reviews.
• Direct production supervisors on daily schedules and budgets.
• Drive quality and cost reduction through standardization.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Markent Personnel seeks an Assistant Plant Manager for an automotive facility in Michigan. This role leads production staff, drives continuous improvement, and ensures on-time delivery of quality products.

Requires 10+ years in production leadership, IATF 16949 knowledge, and welding/automation experience. A Bachelor's in Engineering and strong MS Office skills are essential for budgeting, staffing, and cross-functional collaboration.