Plant Manager: Lead Lean Ops & Growth

the-pivot-group-careers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 143,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Traverse City seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead daily operations, safety, quality, and efficiency at a manufacturing site. You will drive performance and mentor a diverse team in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities include developing targets, optimizing resources, and advancing lean initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional partners to achieve business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business administration
• 7+ years leading manufacturing operations with 3+ years in a Plant Manager or senior leadership role
• Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and Six Sigma
• Experience managing plant budgets, P&L, and capital expenditures
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations including production, maintenance, and quality control
• Develop strategies to hit production targets and cost efficiencies
• Mentor a diverse team fostering safety, productivity and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies
• Optimize labor, materials, and equipment to maximize output and minimize waste
• Drive lean initiatives and data-driven continuous improvement
• Collaborate with supply chain, sales, and engineering to meet business objectives

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Traverse City seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead daily operations, safety, quality, and efficiency at a manufacturing site. You will drive performance and mentor a diverse team in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities include developing targets, optimizing resources, and advancing lean initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional partners to achieve business goals.