Plant Operations Leader — Lean & Continuous Improvement

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role leads production, maintenance, quality, and plant personnel to meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement.

You will manage safety, scheduling, budgets, and KPI reporting, partner cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and procurement, and implement Lean, 5S, and process improvements to reduce waste and maximize OEE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operations management.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or plant operations with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, processes, quality systems, safety, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, solve operational problems, and drive performance.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and performance measurement preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
• Lead, develop, and hold supervisors and employees accountable for performance, productivity, and adherence to policies.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety procedures and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Monitor production output, labor utilization, equipment performance, downtime, and scrap; implement efficiency improvements.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality requirements; support corrective actions.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment improvements to minimize downtime.
• Manage plant operating expenses, labor costs, materials usage, and resources to meet financial objectives.
• Identify and implement Lean, 5S, root-cause analysis, and other improvements.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and supply chain to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Track and communicate KPIs, production results, safety performance, and quality metrics to senior management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, customer service, engineering, quality, maintenance, and logistics to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership/Supervision

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role leads production, maintenance, quality, and plant personnel to meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement.

You will manage safety, scheduling, budgets, and KPI reporting, partner cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and procurement, and implement Lean, 5S, and process improvements to reduce waste and maximize OEE.