Plant Manager - Lean Ops, Safety & Efficiency

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Plant Manager in Linden, Michigan to lead daily plant operations, aligning production with schedules, quality standards, and safety. You will manage production, maintenance, quality, and plant staff to meet customer requirements and drive cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement, with accountability for KPIs, budget, and cross-functional collaboration with purchasing, engineering, and logistics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or plant operations experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, quality systems, workplace safety, and maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, solve operational problems, and improve performance.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and performance measurement preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules, quality standards, delivery commitments, and operational targets.
• Lead, develop, and hold supervisors and employees accountable for performance, productivity, attendance, and adherence to company policies.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety procedures, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
• Monitor production output, labor utilization, equipment performance, downtime, and scrap while implementing improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality requirements while supporting corrective actions and preventing recurring defects.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment improvements to minimize downtime and maintain reliable operations.
• Manage plant operating expenses, labor costs, materials usage, and other resources to meet financial and productivity objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements using Lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, and other problem-solving methods.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and supply chain teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure materials are available to support production.
• Track and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), production results, safety performance, quality metrics, and improvement initiatives to senior management.
• Work closely with sales, customer service, engineering, quality, maintenance, and logistics to resolve issues and support business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Production planning

Quality systems

Workplace safety

Budget management

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Plant Manager in Linden, Michigan to lead daily plant operations, aligning production with schedules, quality standards, and safety. You will manage production, maintenance, quality, and plant staff to meet customer requirements and drive cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement, with accountability for KPIs, budget, and cross-functional collaboration with purchasing, engineering, and logistics.