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Plant Manager
Posted: 01/29/2026
2026-01-29
2026-03-17
Job Type:
Permanent/Direct Hire
Industry: Other (HR, Admin, Mkt, Sales)
Job Number: 27047
Pay Rate: $ 110000.00 - $ 120000.00
Job Description
Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing organization, is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Plant Manager to lead operations at their Spring Lake, MI area facility. This role is an opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a strong track record of developing teams, driving plant performance, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
As a senior operational leader and key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Plant Manager will oversee all aspects of plant operations?including safety, production, maintenance, and continuous improvement?while aligning plant-level goals with broader business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are consistently met.
- Drive labor efficiency, on-time delivery, and performance metrics across shifts.
- Serve as the primary owner of OSHA compliance and plant safety initiatives.
- Coach and develop supervisors and high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
- Lead and sustain Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
- Use data and KPIs to drive decisions and operational improvements.
- Partner with engineering and maintenance to increase equipment efficiency and reliability.
- Develop and implement structured training programs and cross-training systems.
- Represent the plant in strategic discussions and performance reviews with executive leadership.
- Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and servant leadership throughout the plant.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Proven experience managing a manufacturing plant or large-scale operation.
- Demonstrated leadership of hourly teams in a high-performance plant environment.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, labor efficiency, and cost control.
- Prior role on a Senior Leadership Team or equivalent high-level leadership group.
- Direct experience with OSHA compliance, audits, and safety culture development.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
- Hands-on leadership style with consistent presence on the plant floor.
Preferred Background
- Experience in Tier I or II automotive manufacturing or similarly demanding environments.
- Track record of building training programs, skills development systems, and CI frameworks.
- Proficient in ERP systems and modern production planning tools.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.
Titles Encouraged to Apply
- Plant Manager
- Operations Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
- Director of Manufacturing
- Production Manager
- Continuous Improvement Manager
- General Manager (Manufacturing)
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role offering the opportunity to shape a plant's future while making a measurable difference. If you're a driven leader who thrives on empowering teams, streamlining operations, and building a safe, accountable workplace, we encourage you to apply.
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