Plant Manager – DeWitt Area

The Pivot Group Careers; DeWitt (MI); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in DeWitt, MI seeks a Plant Manager to lead daily operations and drive production efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and continuous improvement to meet schedules and customer deliveries.

Salary ranges from $134,000 to $185,000, depending on experience. This opportunity partners with Michigan manufacturers in the DeWitt region, offering exposure to multiple facilities and leadership challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in meeting safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Ability to lead hourly and salaried teams.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations or a production department.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor output, scrap, and downtime, and act on variances.
• Enforce safety programs and correct unsafe conditions.
• Oversee maintenance to keep equipment running and reduce unplanned stoppages.
• Control operating costs and track plant spending against budget.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to raise quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate with supply chain, quality, and engineering on plant issues.
• Direct daily plant operations to meet production schedules and customer delivery dates.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance for production and support teams.

Skills

Safety compliance

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description:

Plant Manager | DeWitt, MI

Salary Range: $134,000 – $185,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in plant management? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the DeWitt area seeking Plant Managers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Plant Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around DeWitt in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the DeWitt region seeking Plant Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Monitor output, scrap, and downtime, and act on variances.
• Enforce safety programs and correct unsafe conditions.
• Oversee maintenance to keep equipment running and reduce unplanned stoppages.
• Control operating costs and track plant spending against budget.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to raise quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate with supply chain, quality, and engineering on plant issues.
• Direct daily plant operations to meet production schedules and customer delivery dates.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance for production and support teams.

Recommended Qualifications

• Record of meeting safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Budget and cost control experience.
• Ability to lead and develop hourly and salaried teams.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations or a production department.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISO or similar quality systems.
• Background in maintenance or reliability planning.
• Six Sigma or lean certification.
• Experience with ERP and production reporting systems.
• Experience with plant startups or expansions.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations Manager, Site Manager, Value Stream Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Plant Superintendent, Director of Operations, General Manager

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Required Skills:

Resume Safety Regulations Offers Osha Lean Six Sigma Access Support Capital Lean Manufacturing Driving Six Sigma Operations Logistics ERP Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Accountability Recruiting Spanish Compensation Operational Efficiency Metrics Continuous Improvement SAP Manufacturing Interpersonal Skills Customer Satisfaction Regulations Oracle Materials Administration Preparation Maintenance Engineering Business Project Management Leadership Communication Management

Salary Package:

$ 134,000.00 – 185,000.00 (US Dollar)