Plating Manager

Kelly; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401(k) plan with match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Plating Manager in Grand Rapids, MI. The position offers a starting salary of $55,000, full benefits, and a direct hire opportunity. Responsibilities include coordinating team operations, ensuring quality and compliance, and leading a production team. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of plating or production manager experience.
• 2+ years of team lead or production supervisor experience.
• Proven ability to build cohesive teams and resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team scheduling and task assignments.
• Train team members and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Prepare and communicate daily production reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Plating Manager | Starting at $55,000 with higher compensation based on skills and experience | Full Benefits | Grand Rapids, MI | Direct Hire | Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

If you’re looking for a permanent Plating Manager position, Kelly, in partnership with a manufacturing organization, is seeking a Plating Manager in Grand Rapids, MI.

This is a direct hire Plating Manager position, meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their competitive benefit and vacation package upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team scheduling, task assignments, resource management, and cross-training in collaboration with other departments, maintaining accurate records.
• Communicate policies and expectations, provide ongoing training, and hold team members accountable to ensure high performance and morale through effective leadership.
• Champion recipe creation, chemical handling, analysis, and tank maintenance in coordination with engineering, lab, and waste treatment requirements.
• Develop and maintain checklists for daily operations, startups/shutdowns, and equipment; train team members to follow these processes.
• Investigate material defects, implement corrective actions, and educate the team on quality and production issues.
• Assist in creating and communicating work instructions, proactively training employees, and supporting project requests from engineering teams.
• Oversee successful program launches and process developments, enhance team knowledge through visual management aids, and ensure compliance through clear communication and effective meetings.
• Prepare and communicate daily production reports, maintenance requests, and updates on successes or issues to both the team and upper management, ensuring timely information flow and problem resolution.
• Enforce PPE and safety requirements, holding personnel accountable for any violations or unsafe behavior.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of plating or production manager experience
• 2+ years of team lead or production supervisor experience
• Proven ability to build cohesive teams, resolve complex issues, and lead effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math and computer operation (MS Office Suite) skills

Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays (7)
• 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3% and 50% up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production and Management

Industries

• Manufacturing