Plant Manager

Movement Search & Delivery; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is seeking a Plant Manager for a confidential client serving automotive, aerospace, and defense markets. Based around Traverse City, MI, this direct-hire role partners with leadership to translate strategy into action and drive site results.

The Sr.-level position leads a multi-disciplinary plant team, drives forecasts, budgets, safety and quality, and shapes a 1–3 year manufacturing plan for the site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Plant Manager or Operations Manager.
• Previous P&L responsibility.
• Experience with Toyota Production System and other Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation and performance of entire plant.
• Lead multi-disciplined plant team in meeting forecasts and metrics.
• Develop strategic manufacturing direction for 1–3 year horizon.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Toyota Production System

P&L responsibility

Leadership

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery is conducting a confidential search for a Plant Manager with a client company of ours that is a global supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and defense markets. This is a direct-hire position and it is based around Traverse City, MI.

This Sr.-level position will partner with the leadership team in translating business strategy into action that drives business results for this key location.

What You Will Do:

• -Participate as lead staff member responsible for operation and performance of entire operation
• -Lead multi-disciplined plant team in meeting monthly forecasts and appropriate business metric
• -Develop strategic manufacturing direction and planning for 1-3 year planning horizon
• -Direct preparation of operational budgets and coordinates capital plans, appropriation requests, and project follow up
• -Accountable for leading manufacturing, environment, health & safety, engineering, quality, human resources, and finance to achieve business objectives
• -Manage the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing process
• -Analyze and implement process flow, inventory and velocity improvements

This is a high-profile position, offering an excellent opportunity for continued advancement.

What You Need to Succeed:

• * 3+ years experience as a Plant Manager and/or Operations Manager
• * Previous P&L responsibility
• * Experience with Toyota Production System and other Lean Manufacturing principles
• * Self-motivated and self-directed