Lean Automotive Plant Operations Leader

Revere-Plastics-Systems; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Boot allowance

Hands-on training

Job summary

Revere-Plastics-Systems seeks an Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency for automotive plastics production. You will guide production, maintenance, scheduling and logistics while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You will manage a high‑performing team, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to meet targets. Prior experience in injection molding and lean Six Sigma is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in operations or plant management in a plastic injection molding or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling, robotics, and automation.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and implementing lean manufacturing and Six Sigma practices.
• Proficient in ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and production planning tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
• Experience with IATF 16949 and PPAP processes preferred
• Hands-on knowledge of mold setup, changeovers, and troubleshooting preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of daily plant operations including production, planning, maintenance and materials.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost through lean manufacturing principles.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), making data-driven decisions to improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee staffing, training, and development of production personnel to build a high-performing team.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain departments to meet production and delivery targets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 14001).
• Manage capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades as needed.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to downtime, scrap, and production bottlenecks.
• Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders and external customers as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Production planning tools

Job description

Revere-Plastics-Systems seeks an Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency for automotive plastics production. You will guide production, maintenance, scheduling and logistics while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You will manage a high‑performing team, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to meet targets. Prior experience in injection molding and lean Six Sigma is highly valued.