Production / Plant Manager
Location: Detroit, MI
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 annually
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Lead Manufacturing Operations
We are seeking an experienced Production / Plant Manager to oversee the daily operations of a busy manufacturing facility in Detroit, MI. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving production, safety, quality, and operational excellence while leading a team of supervisors and plant personnel.
The ideal candidate is a proven manufacturing leader with experience managing production schedules, improving operational efficiency, developing teams, and creating a culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
Production & Operations
- Lead all daily plant operations to ensure production goals and customer delivery requirements are met.
- Develop and adjust production schedules based on business needs.
- Monitor workflow, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve throughput.
- Coordinate priorities for urgent orders and time-sensitive shipments.
- Maximize utilization of labor, equipment, and materials.
Leadership
- Lead Production Supervisors, Shipping & Receiving, and Maintenance.
- Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and production employees.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee development.
- Build a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
Safety & Compliance
- Promote a safety-first culture throughout the facility.
- Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to all safety regulations.
- Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
- Drive process improvements that reduce waste, scrap, and downtime.
- Support ISO compliance and quality initiatives.
- Lead corrective actions for quality issues.
Financial & Operational Performance
- Manage labor costs, overtime, and material usage.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
- Partner with leadership on budgeting, capital projects, and equipment planning.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordinate closely with Shipping, Receiving, Maintenance, Sales, and Operations leadership.
- Communicate production status, risks, and delays proactively.
- Help align production capacity with customer commitments.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
- 7+ years of manufacturing experience
- 3+ years of plant leadership or production management experience
- Manufacturing experience within metal fabrication, steel processing, or similar industries preferred
- Strong production scheduling and workflow management experience
- Experience leading supervisors and production teams
- Knowledge of OSHA, quality systems, and continuous improvement
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Forklift experience preferred
- Basic to intermediate computer skills
Performance Measures
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Safety performance
- On-time delivery
- Production throughput
- Quality metrics
- Labor productivity
- Overtime management
- Employee engagement and retention
- Reduction in downtime and production delays
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing organization where you'll have the ability to make a direct impact on operations, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and help build a strong production culture.
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 annually
If you're an experienced manufacturing leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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