Plant Manager: Lean Ops, Safety & Quality

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. seeks a Plant Manager to oversee all daily plant operations and lead production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams. You will drive efficiency, ensure customer requirements are met, and maintain compliance with standards and budgets.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, and data-driven decisions, with accountability for performance metrics and cross-functional collaboration across sales, engineering, and logistics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or plant operations experience.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and maintenance practices.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Lead supervisors and workers to ensure performance, productivity, and adherence to policies.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor production output, efficiency, downtime, and waste; drive improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance and equipment improvements to minimize downtime.
• Manage budget, labor costs, and material usage to meet financial targets.
• Identify and implement Lean, 5S, and root-cause analyses to improve processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Budget management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

MedTeam Staffing Inc. seeks a Plant Manager to oversee all daily plant operations and lead production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams. You will drive efficiency, ensure customer requirements are met, and maintain compliance with standards and budgets.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, and data-driven decisions, with accountability for performance metrics and cross-functional collaboration across sales, engineering, and logistics.