Sr. Manufacturing Manager

Smart Tech

St. Joseph, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budget Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cost Allocation, Cost Control, Employee Relations, Environmental Regulations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Management, Onboarding, Operational Strategy, Operations, Operations Management, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Production Schedule, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Analysis, Profit & Loss Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Staff Development, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Team Building, Team Player, Variable Costs, Workforce Management
LOCATION
St. Joseph, MI
POSTED
3 days ago

Join this amazing Team!!

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., in order 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 the operations budget, daily labor planning, production scheduling, and material control to consistently meet customer demands.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

  • 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.

REQUIREMENTS for the Sr. Manufacturing Manager:

Skills preferred but NOT required:

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