Plant Operations Leader - Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Armor Protective Packaging; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Armor Protective Packaging in Howell, MI seeks a seasoned warehouse operations leader to drive day-to-day activities, safety, quality, and on-time fulfillment. You will manage schedules, budgets, and continuous improvements while mentoring production, maintenance, and logistics teams.

In this role, you will collaborate with sales, engineering, and HR to optimize output, develop SOPs, and address issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure production goals are achieved.
• Maintain a safe workplace and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and meet customer requirements.
• Develop and manage warehouse schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Manage warehouse budgets and control operating costs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Supervise and develop production, maintenance, warehouse, and support personnel.
• Recruit, train, coach, and retain employees.
• Conduct performance reviews and address employee performance issues.
• Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and a positive culture.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability.
• Coordinate inventory levels and material availability with purchasing and supply chain teams.
• Analyze production data and prepare reports for leadership.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
• Investigate and resolve production, quality, safety, and equipment issues.
• Manage capital improvement projects and equipment investments.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, engineering, finance, and HR departments.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.
• Ensure customer orders are produced and shipped accurately and on time.
• Drive profitability through labor, material, and process improvements.
• Participate in strategic planning and capacity planning activities.
• Serve as the primary operational leader and escalation point for the facility.

Job description

Armor Protective Packaging in Howell, MI seeks a seasoned warehouse operations leader to drive day-to-day activities, safety, quality, and on-time fulfillment. You will manage schedules, budgets, and continuous improvements while mentoring production, maintenance, and logistics teams.

In this role, you will collaborate with sales, engineering, and HR to optimize output, develop SOPs, and address issues promptly.