Senior Plant Leader: P&L, Ops & Growth

Big 3 Precision; Michigan; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Big 3 Precision in Michigan seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader to own the full P&L for Sur-Form operations, directing production, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement across thermoforming and assembly. You will set annual goals with ownership, report on performance, and serve as the site’s senior day-to-day leader.

The role oversees supply chain, tooling, safety, capacity planning, and commercial support, partnering with sales to win new business while building bench strength in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience with P&L/revenue ownership and commercial responsibilities.
• Experience leading teams of 25–75 employees in a small-to-mid-size manufac­turing environment.
• Strong financial acumen and budget ownership.
• Hands-on leadership style suited to a smaller, close-knit organization.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing (thermoforming/injection molding) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L responsibility for the Sur-Form business and site performance.
• Direct manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee safety, capacity planning, and capital equipment decisions.
• Oversee supply chain, procurement, and inventory management.
• Maintain relationships with key customers and support sales in pricing and new business development.
• Lead a ~40-person team across operations, sales, and support functions.

Skills

P&L ownership

Manufacturing leadership

Operations leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Customer-facing/sales support

Lean/continuous improvement

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management, or related field

Job description

Big 3 Precision in Michigan seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader to own the full P&L for Sur-Form operations, directing production, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement across thermoforming and assembly. You will set annual goals with ownership, report on performance, and serve as the site’s senior day-to-day leader.

The role oversees supply chain, tooling, safety, capacity planning, and commercial support, partnering with sales to win new business while building bench strength in a