Manufacturing Operations Leader

Sterling Industries; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Industries in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks an experienced production leader to optimize resources, meet on-time delivery goals, and uphold quality standards across the plant. You will supervise production team leaders, operators, and material handlers, and coordinate with engineering, quality, and materials.

Requirements include a minimum of 5 years in people management in manufacturing, a bachelor’s degree, problem-solving, forklift certification, and Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of people management in a manufacturing environment (production, equipment, quality systems, and facility).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and certifications preferred.
• Strong technical analysis and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Meet 100% complete, on-time, and quality metrics.
• Lead safety committee and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Mentor production team leaders to optimize use of resources (people, materials, equipment).
• Meet budgeted costs for labor, material, equipment, and related expenses.
• Ensure all production processes, documentation and areas comply with the quality management system.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to schedule production and optimize resources.

Skills

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sterling Industries in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks an experienced production leader to optimize resources, meet on-time delivery goals, and uphold quality standards across the plant. You will supervise production team leaders, operators, and material handlers, and coordinate with engineering, quality, and materials.

Requirements include a minimum of 5 years in people management in manufacturing, a bachelor’s degree, problem-solving, forklift certification, and Office proficiency.