Plant Manager

Miller Industries, LLC; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with immediate match

10 paid holidays

PTO

Profit sharing bonus eligibility

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Miller Industries is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our Fenton/Burton, Michigan operations. You will oversee production control, maintenance, cost accounting, logistics, and manufacturing, driving continuous improvement and safety across the plant.

Strong leadership is required to align cross-functional teams with business priorities and budgets. The role emphasizes developing supervisors, managing budgets, and delivering on production and quality goals while fostering a compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or industrial management; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5–10 years of supervisory or managerial experience in fabrication, welding, HVAC, or related industry.
• Ability to lead through change and implement process improvements in manufacturing.
• Experience with KPI development and safety/compliance programs.
• Ability to prepare clear reports and maintain records for inspections and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations by aligning supervisors and cross-functional teams to business priorities.
• Drive budget execution and performance against production, quality and service goals.
• Develop and coach supervisors and frontline leaders for ownership and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Establish workflow and methods to meet production schedules and improve equipment performance.
• Provide reporting discipline with accurate work orders, utilization and production metrics.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Operations to resolve issues and drive results.

Skills

Leadership

KPI Development

Budgeting

Safety Compliance

ERP systems

Project management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or industrial management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Project

ERP platforms

Job description

Miller Industries - Fenton and Burton, Michigan

At Miller Industries, we design, engineer, and manufacture custom products right here in the USA, at our locations in Fenton and Burton, Michigan, and with additional engineering support in El Paso, Texas. The divisions of our business include Miller Fabricated Systems, Flex Air, Miller Industries Representatives, and our MI Service Group. Together, we have the capabilities to provide our customers with custom steel fabrication, custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems, and various modular mechanical and electrical systems. Over the years, we have been a primary supplier to automotive, healthcare, institutional, and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.

We take great pride in our family-operated business built on hard work and a passion for making quality products. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our employees are met and even exceeded, and that they can grow and develop throughout their careers. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are looking for skilled talent to join our team. If you believe this opportunity is right for you, we welcome you to apply today!

Who We Want

Miller Industries is seeking a Plant Manager for our locations in Fenton/Burton, Michigan. This position provides strategic and operational leadership to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize production across plant operations. Oversees production control, maintenance, cost accounting, logistics, distribution, and manufacturing while ensuring safe, compliant, high-performing operations. Drives continuous improvement, cross-functional alignment, leadership development, and successful change across the plant. Manages budgets and reports, ensures production, quality, and service goals are met, and leads, evaluates, and develops supervisors and plant employees.

What You Will Be Doing

• Serve as a strong business partner and change agent by continuously identifying and drive improvement opportunities as the business grows.
• Provide broad leadership across plant operations by aligning supervisors and cross-functional teams to business priorities, operational goals, and performance expectations.
• KPI Development/health of the organization/Gemba Walks implementation.
• Lead change management initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement, ensuring adoption of new processes, systems, and standards across the plant.
• Develop supervisors and frontline leaders through coaching, accountability, and performance management to build a culture of ownership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Lead plant execution against budget, labor, and delivery commitments by aligning production priorities, resource plans, and performance expectations with business objectives.
• Drive workflow optimization and operational discipline to improve schedule attainment, equipment performance, product quality, and overall plant efficiency.
• Establish and/or adjust workflow to meet production schedules. Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Champion a safe, compliant, and high-accountability operating environment by reinforcing standards, promoting hazard awareness, and ensuring consistent execution of plant procedures.
• Establish reporting rigor and performance visibility through accurate work orders, utilization reporting, and production metrics that support informed decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with Project Management, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to resolve issues, improve execution, and support plant-wide business results.

What You Get Paid

The position pays a competitive salary. We offer a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, a 401k with immediate match, 10 paid holidays, PTO, profit sharing bonus eligibility, and overtime opportunities.

Requirements

Education: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in business or industrial management. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Experience: Prefer 5 to ten (5-10) years of practical assembly, steel components, or HVAC experience at a small to medium size Manufacturing & Fabrication business with five (5) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role for a fabrication, welding, or HVAC related industry.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, influence across functions, and successfully implement process improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience with KPI Development.
• Proven leadership presence with the ability to set direction, drive accountability, and develop supervisors and teams in support of plant-wide business objectives.
• Working knowledge of plant safety and compliance requirements, including training, coordination, and oversight of safety-related practices and personnel.
• Ability to prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records related to inspections, reviews, and operational performance.
• Broad understanding of plant operations, with the ability to coordinate across departments, lead training and meetings, and support execution through changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills to manage high volume in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, ERP platforms, and other systems that support plant operations, reporting, and planning.

At Miller Industries, our mission is to be the most respected custom modular integrator of applied mechanical and electrical equipment across the globe. We value integrity and quality in everything we do. We listen, collaborate, and work towards continuous improvement every day.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Join us in creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together, we can continue to lead and innovate in our industry.