Plant Operations Leader

SteveRecruiter, LLC

Linden (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to oversee daily plant operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and lead production, maintenance, and quality teams to meet customer demands.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering and 5+ years of plant operations leadership, with experience in Lean, ERP/MRP systems, and cost control. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver results and champion continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
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.