Plant Manager - Lean Operations Leader

The Pivot Group Careers; Otsego (MI); On-site; USD 143,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Otsego, MI seeks a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, drive plant performance, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. This role offers oversight of production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple shifts.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in managing manufacturing operations, strong leadership skills, and a track record of meeting safety, quality, and cost targets in a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor output, scrap, and downtime, and act on variances.

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Otsego, MI seeks a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, drive plant performance, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. This role offers oversight of production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple shifts.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in managing manufacturing operations, strong leadership skills, and a track record of meeting safety, quality, and cost targets in a dynamic plant environment.