Plant General Manager - Lean Ops, Quality & Growth

Vaupell; Constantine Township (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaupell seeks a Plant General Manager in Constantine, MI to lead operations, safety, quality, on-time delivery, and total cost of ownership. You will drive lean programs, manage costs, and build customer relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires 10+ years of managerial experience in a plant, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and a strong financial acumen to influence profitability and growth. US Person status is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressive plant management leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Lean manufacturing expertise with proven implementation.
• Financial acumen to understand statements and operational impact.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• US Person required to comply with ITAR/EAR.

Responsibilities

• Optimize operations to improve throughput, productivity, and efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce scrap and lower costs.
• Drive performance goals and align with corporate objectives.
• Foster customer relationships through engagement and support.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Implement VLMS and lean tools to meet organizational goals.
• Provide technical leadership for engineered products and processes.
• Manage working capital tied to inventory and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Vaupell seeks a Plant General Manager in Constantine, MI to lead operations, safety, quality, on-time delivery, and total cost of ownership. You will drive lean programs, manage costs, and build customer relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires 10+ years of managerial experience in a plant, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and a strong financial acumen to influence profitability and growth. US Person status is required.