Plant Manager - Lean Operations Leader (Grand Rapids)

YER USA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

YER USA seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a Grand Rapids manufacturing operation, overseeing daily activities, safety, quality, and productivity. You’ll drive Lean initiatives, develop a high-performing team, and align plant goals with corporate strategy.

The role requires a hands-on leader with deep manufacturing expertise, capable of managing budgets and capital projects while coordinating across Production, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering to deliver sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, manufacturing, operations, business, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing with P&L or budget responsibility.
• Proven record leading a manufacturing operation across production, quality, maintenance, logistics, and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Strengthen production leadership, staffing, and workforce capability on the manufacturing floor.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Coach and develop a cross-functional team across Production, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, Engineering, and HR.
• Align plant priorities with HQ and US leadership.
• Establish and monitor operational metrics; drive corrective actions.
• Manage plant budget and capital projects (equipment, automation, layout).
• Ensure safety, quality, customer, and regulatory compliance.
• Support workforce planning and succession across the facility.
• Build capabilities to support the company’s long-term growth strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Budgeting & Cost Control

Cross-functional Leadership

Production Planning

Quality & Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/Business

Tools

ERP

WMS

MES

Job description

YER USA seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a Grand Rapids manufacturing operation, overseeing daily activities, safety, quality, and productivity. You’ll drive Lean initiatives, develop a high-performing team, and align plant goals with corporate strategy.

The role requires a hands-on leader with deep manufacturing expertise, capable of managing budgets and capital projects while coordinating across Production, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering to deliver sustainable