Sr. Manufacturing Manager

Job Juncture; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Job Juncture in St. Joseph, MI is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Manager to lead operations at a tech-driven automotive manufacturer. The role involves overseeing production, ensuring safety compliance, and developing the operations leadership team.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in operations management, preferably in metals environments, and a strong background in continuous improvement. This position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and excellent medical benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar operations management role.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments.
• Proven examples of scrap reductions and efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead production activity focusing on safety and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budget, labor planning, and scheduling.
• Drive Lean manufacturing practices across the plant.

Skills

Operations management

P&L management

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr. Manufacturing Manager St. Joseph, MI area

Competitive Salary, Bonus, 401K, and More!

Lead the operations of a premier, tech-driven automotive manufacturer with over 50 years of stability, inheriting a 100% permanent workforce and the autonomy to drive team growth and operational excellence!

Key Features

• 50+ Years of Stability: Take true ownership of operations for a premier automotive employer backed by a long-tenured GM and a wave of incoming new business.
• No Contingent Labor: Lead a dedicated, 100% permanent plant workforce where we actively focus on developing from within and growing internal talent.
• Modern, Tech-Driven Facility: Work in a large, newly remodeled office near the manufacturing floor, managing a plant updated with cutting-edge technology.
• Great Rewards: Boost your earnings with annual bonus potential and choose from multiple comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• True Leadership Impact: Step into a role where you aren't just managing—you are leading the growth of your team and shaping the future of the operation.

Profitable, stable manufacturer is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Manager to lead production activity at a growing automotive supplier focused on safety, labor, variable cost and continuous improvement. Daily you will report to the General Manager. Responsibilities will include:

Operational Leadership & Strategy

• P&L & Cost Management: Along with the GM, actively evaluate the plant P&L and monitor variable costs, including direct/indirect labor, tooling cost allocations, etc., to maximize profitability and drive cost control.
• Strategic Planning: Direct daily production activities and provide leadership through a 6–12-month planning cycle, contributing directly to long-range (1–2 year) operational strategies.
• Budgeting & Scheduling: Oversee operations budget, daily labor planning, production scheduling, and material control to consistently meet customer demands.
• Lean & 5S: Drive the execution of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S initiatives, and overall plant cleanliness across the plant.
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and state/federal environmental regulations (including wastewater and chemical handling).
• Safety Program Leadership: Lead proactive safety programs, including employee training, incident investigations, and Workers’ Compensation processes.

Team Development & Employee Relations

• Talent Development: Build and manage the operations leadership team, overseeing training matrices, onboarding, and long-term employee development initiatives.
• Culture & Accountability: Foster a workplace culture rooted in mutual respect, teamwork, accountability, and rapid, collaborative problem resolution.
• Workforce Management: Manage direct reports’ schedules, attendance, and vacations, ensuring consistent application of company policies.

The qualified candidate will enjoy spending up to 60‑70% of their day on the manufacturing floor, be a good problem solver, able to work in fast‑paced automotive environments, thrive on driving continuous improvement, and build a team and drive engagement while executing plans and projects. The General Manager is anxiously awaiting their strategic operations partner!

The company offers excellent medical benefits (including dental and vision) available after 90 days, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401K, paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, and bonus potential.

Requirements for the Sr. Manufacturing Manager

1. Ideally a Bachelor's degree; an Associate's degree will be considered.
2. At least five years in a similar operations management role.
3. Experience working in metals environments, such as stamping, machining, fabrication, etc.
4. Strong continuous improvement background with proven examples of scrap reductions, efficiency improvements, etc.
5. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports.
6. Experience leading root cause analysis and problem solving.
7. Experience overseeing at least 100 people in multi‑shift operations.
8. General knowledge of P&L, including variable costs, cost of manufacturing, labor costs, etc.
9. Experience with product launches.
10. Working knowledge of ERP systems.
11. Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills (not required)

• Automation.
• Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Non-union workforces.

Reasons to Work for This Organization

• Multiple plans for medical, dental and vision.
• Stable organization in the automotive industry and adding new business.
• Beautiful new office space with a window and close to the production floor.
• A plant with cutting edge technology.
• This company grows internal talent.

Candidates are preferred to be local to the St. Joseph, MI area. A conservative relocation package is available for regional candidates meeting the requirements.