Plant Manager

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top manufacturing leadership talent. Base Salary: $150,000+ , commensurate with experience and demonstrated results Performance-Based Annual Bonus Relocation Assistance Available Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Opportunities Position Overview We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Plant Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing operations for a growing packaging manufacturer in Michigan. This role is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and day-to-day management of the facility, including safety, production, quality, maintenance, labor, scheduling, and cost control. The successful candidate will be a visible leader on the plant floor who can improve throughput, build accountability, develop supervisors and future leaders, and implement the operational systems needed to support future growth. What Success Looks Like During the first 12 months, key priorities will include: Increasing throughput and production capacity Improving operational efficiency and OEE Implementing SOPs, work instructions, and accountability systems Developing supervisors and leadership capability Supporting future shift expansion and workforce growth Increasing KPI visibility and performance management Key Responsibilities Lead all Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Scheduling, and Workforce Management activities. Develop supervisors and department leaders through coaching, mentoring, and accountability. Build strong working relationships with hourly and salaried employees. Foster a culture centered on safety, teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence. Operational Excellence Improve throughput, productivity, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Monitor and analyze plant KPIs, including downtime, scrap, waste, labor efficiency, and output. Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance. Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the facility. Systems & Accountability Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and standardized work processes. Implement KPI reporting and visual management systems. Establish clear expectations and accountability throughout the organization. Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts. Maintenance & Reliability Oversee preventative maintenance and equipment reliability programs. Partner closely with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and maximize production output. Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects. Business Performance Collaborate with Supply Chain, Scheduling, Quality, and Maintenance teams to achieve production goals. Support hiring, onboarding, training, and retention efforts. Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, GMP, product safety, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience Previous Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, General Manager, or Site Leader experience Proven success improving throughput, productivity, OEE, quality, and overall operational performance Experience implementing SOPs, KPI reporting, visual management systems, and accountability processes Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, maintenance, quality systems, production scheduling, and workforce leadership Demonstrated success leading both hourly and salaried employees Excellent leadership, communication, and employee-development skills Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent leadership experience will be considered Strongly Preferred Industry Experience Candidates from corrugated packaging, flexible packaging, paper converting, and related manufacturing environments will also be considered. Preferred Equipment Experience Rotary Die Cutters Lithographic Printing Equipment Flexographic Printing Equipment Preferred Skills Lean Manufacturing Operational Excellence Capacity Planning Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who: Has experience in packaging, folding carton, printing, paperboard, or converting environments Has successfully improved throughput and operational performance Knows how to build accountability without sacrificing culture Is comfortable leading from the plant floor and developing future leaders Can implement systems, structure, and discipline while maintaining employee engagement Has proven track record of driving sustainable operational improvement This is an outstanding opportunity for a manufacturing leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, improving operations, and making a visible impact on plant performance and culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr Critical Velocity Talent Solutions