Plant Manager: Lead Lean Ops & Growth (Relocation)

Critical Velocity Talent Solutions; Michigan; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Critical Velocity Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations at a Michigan packaging facility. The role requires hands-on leadership to drive safety, throughput, quality, maintenance, scheduling, and cost control from the plant floor.

The successful candidate will develop supervisors, drive accountability, and implement operational systems to support growth while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent leadership experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Scheduling, and Workforce Management activities.
• Develop supervisors and department leaders through coaching, mentoring, and accountability.
• Build strong working relationships with hourly and salaried employees.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Improve throughput, productivity, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Monitor KPIs and drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives across the facility.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Capacity Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Critical Velocity Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations at a Michigan packaging facility. The role requires hands-on leadership to drive safety, throughput, quality, maintenance, scheduling, and cost control from the plant floor.

The successful candidate will develop supervisors, drive accountability, and implement operational systems to support growth while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.