Plant Manager, BusMgr - OPS - Ops Admin

Fontana; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sterling Heights is seeking a Plant Manager to direct and coordinate facility activities for optimum efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, significant management experience, and strong leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include overseeing plant operations, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of the facility for operational efficiency.
• Manages profit and loss responsibility for the operations of the plant.
• Implements Lean Manufacturing practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Ability to work well under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing or related field

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lean Manufacturing systems

Google for Work

Job description

Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

Position Summary

Directs and coordinates activities of the facility to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits.

Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

1. Profit and loss responsibility for the operations of the plant.
2. Responsible for overall environmental, health, and safety performance of the operation.
3. Manages activities of departments such as operations, manufacturing, engineering, planning, sales, and maintenance to affect operational efficiency.
4. Guides operations towards continuous improvement of a safe working environment, lean quality (reduction of scrap, customer issues), on-time deliveries, and reduction of machine setup times.
5. Drives employee participation in safety, environmental, and health compliance.
6. Participates in current and long-range planning of plant objectives and policies.
7. Analyzes budget requests to identify areas for cost reduction and allocates operating budget.
8. Participates in the development of capital expenditure requests.
9. Provides guidance and approval for major plans and procedures, in line with policies and top management.
10. Collaborates with product development, sales, and marketing to assess competitiveness of new technologies.
11. Reviews activity, operating, and sales reports to determine program or operational changes.
12. Establishes and maintains effective communication systems throughout the plant.
13. Coaches, counsels, disciplines employees, and monitors performance.
14. Reviews operating results against objectives and implements corrective actions as needed.
15. Prepares and manages the plant budget, analyzes variances, and initiates corrective measures.
16. Enforces project, operational, and personnel policies, working with Human Resources.
17. Recommends process improvements and efficiency measures.
18. Implements Lean Manufacturing practices.
19. Performs special assignments as required.
20. Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications - Education/Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree.
• Fastener experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing systems.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training.
• International experience.
• Experience using Google for Work.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability, or veteran status. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.