Plant Manager

2 weeks ago

Waterford, Ireland Knowhirematch Full time

Plant Manager – Clare, MI

Compensation:$125,000–$150,000 base + Quarterly Bonus (10–20%) + 12% 401(k) Match + Full Benefits

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experiencedPlant Managerto lead operations at our Clare, MI facility. This role is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing—including production, quality, safety, maintenance, logistics, and workforce management. The Plant Manager will drive operational excellence by meeting production goals, controlling costs, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee daily plant operations and lead department supervisors, production leads, and support staff.
- Ensure products meetsafety, quality, cost, and delivery targetswhile maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Drivelean manufacturing initiatives, CI projects, and root cause analysisto improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Manage equipment maintenance, capital projects, and facility upgrades.
- Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales to support new product introductions and production capacity planning.
- Track and act on plant performance metrics, includingOEE, throughput, scrap, labor efficiency, and schedule adherence.
- Develop and manage the plant budget (labor, materials, and capital expenditures).
- Recruit, train, and develop plant staff, promotingaccountability, teamwork, and professional growth.

Key Metrics (KPIs):

- Safety (TRIR) and compliance
- Production throughput and schedule adherence
- Scrap rate and customer quality returns
- OEE and labor efficiency
- Budget adherence and cost savings
- Employee retention and engagement

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
- 7–10 years of manufacturing experience, including 3–5 years in aplant leadership role.
- Background intooling, precision machining, or metalworking industriespreferred.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, process flow, and ERP systems.
- Proficiency inLean, Six Sigma, 5S, or CI methodologies.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and quality specifications.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to build cross-functional teams and drive results.

Work Environment:

- Hands-on leadership in a plant setting with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
- Requires walking, standing, climbing, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs).
- Occasional travel to vendors, suppliers, or other facilities.

Benefits:

- Medical PPO plan with low deductibles ($1,500) and wellness credits up to $750.
- Free concierge primary care & telemedicine.
- 401(k) with12% company match.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability.

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