Manufacturing Operations Manager

iMPact Business Group; Zeeland (MI); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) up to 6%

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Dental and vision coverage

Descripción de la vacante

Impact Business Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a high-volume automotive facility in Zeeland, Michigan. The role oversees ~60 employees across three shifts, reports to plant leadership, and drives safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements on a daily basis.

The ideal candidate will balance hands-on plant floor leadership with strategic manufacturing initiatives and capital planning to support new product introductions and continuous improvement

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required with 10+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership, production management, or operations management.
• Strong leadership with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Lead manufacturing operations across an assigned business unit with 60 employees across three shifts.
• Directly mentor three Production Supervisors while building accountability through Team Leads and Operators.
• Execute production plans to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Provide leadership for high-volume assembly operations and support other processes as assigned.
• Monitor performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Balance daily production with new product launches and process changes.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and procurement for resources.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term operational strategies.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Operations management

Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a significant portion of production operations at a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility in Zeeland, Michigan. This is a highly visible plant leadership role with responsibility for approximately 60 employees across three shifts, including three direct-report Production Supervisors as well as Team Leads and Operators.This individual will own day-to-day operational performance while also helping shape longer-term manufacturing strategy.Success in this position requires more than keeping production on schedule. Our client is looking for a hands-on, credible manufacturing leader who understands the demands of the automotive industry and can balance safety, quality, delivery, cost, people development, new product introductions, and continuous improvement.This is an excellent opportunity for an established automotive operations leader who enjoys being close to the plant floor while having the scope and authority to make meaningful operational improvements.

Benefits Highlights

• Excellent 401(k): Up to 6% company contribution, including 3% provided regardless of employee contributions.
• Low-Cost Medical CoverageCompany-Paid Insurance: Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus paid vacation.
• Additional Perks: Annual bonus programs, tuition reimbursement, gym reimbursement, and affordable dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations across an assigned business unit with responsibility for approximately 60 employees across three shifts.
• Directly lead, coach, and develop three Production Supervisors while building accountability throughout the Team Lead and Operator structure.
• Execute production plans while ensuring operations achieve established safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Provide leadership for high-volume assembly operations and support additional manufacturing processes as assigned.
• Monitor operational and financial performance, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Balance daily production requirements with new product launches, process changes, and other manufacturing initiatives.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, product development, quality, supply chain, and procurement teams to ensure appropriate labor, materials, equipment, and support resources are available.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term operational strategies that support plant and business objectives.
• Identify equipment and capital requirements and provide recommendations supporting productivity, capacity, quality, and cost objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, waste elimination, and cost-reduction initiatives throughout the operation.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, systems, policies, and procedures and implement improvements that strengthen operational performance.
• Develop a strong leadership pipeline through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management.
• Build a cohesive, accountable manufacturing team capable of consistently meeting production and customer requirements.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and work closely with frontline leadership to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required10+ years of automotive manufacturing experience5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, production management, or operations management experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting new product launches or new product introductions within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and cost optimization experience.
• Experience participating in capital equipment planning and manufacturing process improvements.
• Strong understanding of the financial impact of manufacturing decisions and operational performance.

Titles Encouraged to Apply

• Manufacturing Manager
• Operations Manager
• Production Manager
• Assembly Manager
• Senior Production Manager
• Manufacturing Operations Leader
• Plant Manager