Plant Operations Director

UP Health System - Marquette; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company  +

Job summary

UP Health System - Marquette is seeking a Plant Operations Director to lead departmental goals and ensure high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include directing budgeting, staffing, audits and multidisciplinary collaboration to support a safe, compliant and patient-centered environment within the hospital’s facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards aligned with organization requirements.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations including patient care delivery, IT, service levels and complaint management.
• Plans staffing activities including hiring, orientation, evaluations and training.
• Prepares, monitors and evaluates departmental budgets and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates internal/external audits and drives quality control.
• Creates a growth-oriented environment for staff development.
• Ensures the department stays focused on its role in the continuum of care.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Up Health System- Marquette part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
• Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Ensures department stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Plant Operations Director

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the work of others who perform essentially the same work. May set priorities, schedule and review work, but have no responsibility to hire, terminate, review performance and/or make pay decisions

More About UP Health System - Marquette

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS - Marquette is a 222 bed hospital in Marquette, MI and houses the region's only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy! In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem. At UP Health System - Marquette, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.