PLANT MANAGER

Ariston Group; Allegan Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ariston Group is seeking a Plant Manager in Allegan to oversee the day-to-day operations of a small manufacturing site. You will ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective plant performance aligned with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 3–4 years in a similar manufacturing role, strong Excel and data reporting skills, and knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methods. The role emphasizes leadership of a site team and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Technical background with 3–4 years in a similar manufacturing role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work with production data, KPIs and reporting.
• Knowledge of Lean, TQM, Kaizen, PDCA; Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and monitor production activities to align customer demand, manufacturing output, capacity and delivery commitments.
• Ensure orders are completed on time, within budget and to required quality standards and targets.
• Monitor production processes, productivity, labour efficiency and product standards; adjust schedules and resources as needed.
• Coordinate warehouse and material flow to ensure adequate stock levels and timely material availability for production.
• Coordinate industrialization activities and support integration of new products, prototypes and new equipment with R&D and relevant functions.
• Select and coordinate production equipment requirements; oversee preventive and corrective maintenance; organize repairs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements and promote a strong safety culture across the site.
• Monitor quality indicators and support corrective actions and quality control initiatives.
• Monitor operating costs; contribute to budget and ensure cost-effectiveness of plant activities.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen, PDCA and TQM.

Skills

Excel

Production data & KPIs

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

PDCA

Six Sigma (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the General Manager, as Plant Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a small manufacturing site, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective plant performance in line with company standards and applicable regulations.

Tasks:

• Plan, schedule and monitor production activities, ensuring alignment between customer demand, manufacturing output, available capacity and delivery commitments.
• Ensure that customer orders are completed on time, within budget and in accordance with the required quality standards and operational targets.
• Monitor production processes, productivity, labour efficiency and product standards, adjusting schedules and resources when necessary.
• Coordinate the warehouse and material flow, ensuring adequate stock levels and the timely availability of materials for production.
• Coordinate industrialization activities and support the integration of new products, manufacturing prototypes and new equipment in collaboration with R&D and the relevant functions.
• Select and coordinate production equipment requirements, oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities and organize the repair of damaged equipment.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements, company guidelines and applicable regulations, promoting a strong safety culture across the site.
• Monitor quality indicators and support the implementation of corrective actions and quality control initiatives to ensure standards are consistently met.
• Monitor direct and indirect operating costs, contribute to budget preparation and ensure the cost-effectiveness of plant activities.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement actions using Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, PDCA and TQM principles.
• Coordinate regular plant operating meetings and ensure effective collaboration among production, warehouse, industrialization, maintenance and HSE activities.
• Lead, supervise and motivate the site team, including leased staff; organize work, review performance and identify training needs.
• Provide clear operational reporting to management and promptly elevate significant risks, constraints or deviations affecting safety, quality, delivery or cost.

Your profile:

Our ideal candidate has a technical background and 3/4 years of experience in similar role in a manufacturing company.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; ability to work with production data, KPIs and operational reporting.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement approaches, including TQM, Kaizen, PDCA and/or Six Sigma is a plus.
Entrepreneurship, organizational and planning skills, teamwork attitude, flexibility and proactivity will complete the profile.

Place of work:

Allegan

We offer:

Reporting to the General Manager, as Plant Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a small manufacturing site, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective plant performance in line with company standards and applicable regulations.

Tasks:

• Plan, schedule and monitor production activities, ensuring alignment between customer demand, manufacturing output, available capacity and delivery commitments.
• Ensure that customer orders are completed on time, within budget and in accordance with the required quality standards and operational targets.
• Monitor production processes, productivity, labour efficiency and product standards, adjusting schedules and resources when necessary.
• Coordinate the warehouse and material flow, ensuring adequate stock levels and the timely availability of materials for production.
• Coordinate industrialization activities and support the integration of new products, manufacturing prototypes and new equipment in collaboration with R&D and the relevant functions.
• Select and coordinate production equipment requirements, oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities and organize the repair of damaged equipment.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements, company guidelines and applicable regulations, promoting a strong safety culture across the site.
• Monitor quality indicators and support the implementation of corrective actions and quality control initiatives to ensure standards are consistently met.
• Monitor direct and indirect operating costs, contribute to budget preparation and ensure the cost-effectiveness of plant activities.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement actions using Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, PDCA and TQM principles.
• Coordinate regular plant operating meetings and ensure effective collaboration among production, warehouse, industrialization, maintenance and HSE activities.
• Lead, supervise and motivate the site team, including leased staff; organize work, review performance and identify training needs.
• Provide clear operational reporting to management and promptly elevate significant risks, constraints or deviations affecting safety, quality, delivery or cost.

Our ideal candidate has a technical background and 3/4 years of experience in similar role in a manufacturing company.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; ability to work with production data, KPIs and operational reporting.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement approaches, including TQM, Kaizen, PDCA and/or Six Sigma is a plus.
Entrepreneurship, organizational and planning skills, teamwork attitude, flexibility and proactivity will complete the profile.

Place of work:

Allegan

Benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, life, ancillary plans, paid time off, 401(k) w/ company match, and more.