Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader - Lean & Excellence

Daily Harvest; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Chobani Norton Shores plant is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Norton Shores MI facility. The role demands extensive experience in manufacturing excellence, safety, quality, and delivering business results through collaborative leadership.

You will drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, align production with S&OP, and develop managers. This hands-on leader will monitor KPIs, lead capital projects, and ensure GMP compliance across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years in manufacturing/operations leadership; 3–5 years leading managers.
• Willing to spend significant time on the production floor.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and quality systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to align manufacturing with company goals.
• Develop leaders and succession plans.
• Lead process optimization, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
• Drive continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
• Align manufacturing with S&OP and demand planning.
• Plan capacity and workforce to meet current and future demand.
• Monitor KPIs: safety, quality, productivity, OEE; take corrective action.
• Ensure GMP compliance and maintain quality control standards.
• Oversee capital projects and operational readiness.
• Champion safety and GMP compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean/Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Communication

Floor presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Chobani Norton Shores plant is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Norton Shores MI facility. The role demands extensive experience in manufacturing excellence, safety, quality, and delivering business results through collaborative leadership.

You will drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, align production with S&OP, and develop managers. This hands-on leader will monitor KPIs, lead capital projects, and ensure GMP compliance across the