Plant Manager

Accu-staff Resource Systems Enterprises LTD; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCU-STAFF is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations across die casting, machining and assembly in a Tier 1 automotive setting. You will coach and develop your team while driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost performance.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will champion Lean and continuous improvement, manage staffing and budgets, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain to elevate plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a Tier 1 automotive environment.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume manufacturing KPIs (OEE, productivity, delivery).
• Experience with die casting, machining, assembly and tooling is a strong asset.
• Hands-on leadership style with ability to coach and develop teams.
• Experience budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production across die casting, machining and assembly operations.
• Coach, mentor and develop production leaders and team members.
• Drive KPIs: OEE, productivity, scrap, downtime, labour efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Identify operational challenges, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain to improve plant performance.
• Champion continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

OEE knowledge

Lean & continuous improvement

Budgeting & cost control

Coaching & team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or related field

Job description

Lead People. Drive Performance. Make an Impact.

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join a well-established Tier 1 automotive manufacturer. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will lead production operations across die casting, machining and assembly, with direct responsibility for driving results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys developing teams, improving operations and having a direct impact on plant performance.

Here at ACCU-STAFF, our mission is to help organizations find the top industry talent and to help people achieve their personal and professional goals through the growth of their careers.

Our core values: Excellence through results, Integrity & Accountability, and Competitive Greatness.

We are honoured to be ranked among the Top 50 staffing and recruitment firms in Canada — out of nearly 30,000 firms nationwide. Forbes has recognized us as one of the Best in Canada across all three major categories:

• Best Executive Recruitment Firms
• Best Temporary Staffing Firms
• Best Professional Recruiting Firms

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day production across die casting, machining and assembly operations.
• Coach, mentor and develop production leaders and team members while building a culture of accountability and performance.
• Drive achievement of key manufacturing KPIs including OEE, productivity, scrap, downtime, labour efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Identify operational challenges, determine root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain to improve overall plant performance.
• Champion continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and efficient utilization of labour, equipment and materials.
• Maintain strong compliance with quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
• Participate in budgeting, cost control and capital expenditure planning.
• Communicate production performance, priorities and action plans to plant leadership.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, ideally within a Tier 1 automotive environment.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume manufacturing operations and production KPIs.
• Experience with die casting, machining, assembly and/or tooling is a strong asset.
• Proven success leading, coaching and developing production teams.
• Strong understanding of OEE, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis and Lean principles.
• Experience managing budgets, labour costs and operational performance.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills.
• A hands-on leadership style and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Salary Range: $120-160K/year

Why This Opportunity?

This isn't a role for someone who wants to manage production from behind a desk.

You'll have the opportunity to lead people, influence plant strategy, improve manufacturing performance and see the direct impact of your decisions.

If you are a results-driven automotive manufacturing leader who knows how to build strong teams and turn operational challenges into measurable improvements, we want to hear from you.

ACCU-STAFF has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources so that arrangements can be made before starting employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.