Plant Director: Lead Operations to World-Class Manufacturing

Morgan Latif | B Corp™; Michigan; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in industrial machinery is seeking a Plant Director for their Michigan facility. The role includes overseeing production, quality, and procurement, driving operational excellence, and leading a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have 5–10+ years in manufacturing leadership and experience in high-volume production environments. This full-time position offers an opportunity to lead site operations and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in plant, site, or operations leadership within manufacturing.
• Proven success in high-mix, high-volume production environments.
• Strong, inspirational leadership style with a track record of developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Take command of daily production, ensuring exceptional performance.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and lead quality teams.
• Oversee procurement for a robust, cost-effective supply chain.
• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Production Management

Job description

A global leader in industrial machinery is seeking a Plant Director for their Michigan facility. The role includes overseeing production, quality, and procurement, driving operational excellence, and leading a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have 5–10+ years in manufacturing leadership and experience in high-volume production environments. This full-time position offers an opportunity to lead site operations and make a significant impact.