Plant Operations Director: Lead Production & Safety

Staffmark Group; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Brainerd, MN, seeks a Director of Operations and Plant Management to lead daily manufacturing operations, optimize production flow, and uphold safety and quality standards on the shop floor. You will oversee staffing, ERP data, BOMs, and quotes from blueprints, driving continuous improvement and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing; base pay starts around $80,000+ annually, commensurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Business, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, plant management, or industrial operations experience.
• Experience leading production teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial safety programs, and quality systems.
• Experience managing ERP systems, production scheduling, BOMs, and manufacturing data.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints for quoting and production planning.
• Preferred qualification: Experience in wood manufacturing and processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, production workflow, machine capacity planning, and job prioritization.
• Supervise and develop production teams through coaching, cross-training, and workforce planning.
• Manage inventory levels, material staging, scrap reduction, and equipment uptime.
• Drive safety initiatives including SOPs, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and operational standards.
• Maintain and optimize ERP data including Part Masters, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and Methods of Operations (BOOs).
• Track key performance metrics such as labor efficiency, machine utilization, schedule attainment, and job cost variance.
• Develop cost estimates and customer quotes from blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Lead projects from customer onboarding through production launch, first-article approval, and fulfillment.
• Serve as a key operational contact for customers regarding schedules, manufacturability, and expedited production needs.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on manufacturing

OSHA regulations

ERP systems

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Business, or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Staffmark Group in Brainerd, MN, seeks a Director of Operations and Plant Management to lead daily manufacturing operations, optimize production flow, and uphold safety and quality standards on the shop floor. You will oversee staffing, ERP data, BOMs, and quotes from blueprints, driving continuous improvement and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing; base pay starts around $80,000+ annually, commensurate