Plant Operations Leader | Lean & Safety Focus

Vogrinc Search Group; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, driving safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. You will lead production, maintenance, quality, and plant personnel to meet customer requirements and improve performance.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain compliance and achieve financial and productivity goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or plant operations experience with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, quality systems, safety, and maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive performance improvements.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement and basic KPI tracking.
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to meet schedules, quality, delivery, and targets.
• Lead supervisors and employees, enforce policies, and drive performance.
• Enforce safety procedures, conduct inspections, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor production output, labor utilization, equipment performance, downtime, and waste.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and manage corrective actions.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and equipment improvements to minimize downtime.
• Manage operating expenses, labor costs, materials usage, and resources.
• Identify and implement Lean, 5S, and root-cause improvements.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and supply chain to maintain inventory.
• Track KPIs and report production results and safety/quality metrics to senior management.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, engineering, quality, maintenance, and logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Budget management

Communication

Organizational skills

ERP/MRP proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, driving safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. You will lead production, maintenance, quality, and plant personnel to meet customer requirements and improve performance.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain compliance and achieve financial and productivity goals.