Plant Manager

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting; Linden (MI); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting customer requirements. You will lead production, maintenance, quality, and plant staff, drive continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, and KPI reporting, and collaborate across functions to optimize performance.

A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of plant leadership are required, with strong knowledge of

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in manufacturing or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or plant operations with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems, safety, and maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Lead supervisors and employees, driving performance and adherence to policies.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain a safe working environment.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and problem-solving methods.
• Coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime and keep equipment reliable.
• Track KPIs and report results to senior management.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Continuous Improvement

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations Management

Ferramentas

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Reports To: Director of Operations / Vice President of Operations

Position Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role leads production, maintenance, quality, and plant personnel to meet customer requirements, achieve operational goals, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plant Operations: Oversee daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules, quality standards, delivery commitments, and operational targets.
• Leadership & Workforce Management: Lead, develop, and hold supervisors and employees accountable for performance, productivity, attendance, and adherence to company policies.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety procedures, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
• Production & Efficiency: Monitor production output, labor utilization, equipment performance, downtime, and scrap while implementing improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Quality Management: Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality requirements while supporting corrective actions and preventing recurring defects.
• Maintenance & Equipment: Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment improvements to minimize downtime and maintain reliable operations.
• Budget & Cost Control: Manage plant operating expenses, labor costs, materials usage, and other resources to meet financial and productivity objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements using Lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, and other problem-solving methods.
• Inventory & Materials: Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and supply chain teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure materials are available to support production.
• Performance Reporting: Track and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), production results, safety performance, quality metrics, and improvement initiatives to senior management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, customer service, engineering, quality, maintenance, and logistics to resolve issues and support business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or plant operations experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, quality systems, workplace safety, and maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, solve operational problems, and improve performance.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and performance measurement preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety incidents and compliance performance
• Production output and schedule attainment
• Product quality, scrap, and rework rates
• Labor productivity and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Downtime and maintenance performance
• Operating costs and budget performance
• Employee retention, training, and engagement