Manufacturing Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager | Zeeland, MI

Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a major portion of production operations at a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility in Zeeland, Michigan .

This is a highly visible plant leadership opportunity overseeing approximately 60 employees across three shifts , including three Production Supervisors, Team Leads, and Operators.

What Youll Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations across a high-volume production environment
• Lead, coach, and develop three Production Supervisors
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity performance
• Support new product launches, process changes, and manufacturing initiatives
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Product Development
• Develop short- and long-term operational strategies
• Identify capital, equipment, and process improvement opportunities
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and cost reduction
• Monitor operational and financial performance and implement corrective actions
• Build a strong leadership pipeline through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Maintain a strong presence on the plant floor and work closely with frontline leadership

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree required
• 10+ years of automotive manufacturing experience
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership
• Experience leading high-volume assembly operations
• Experience with new product launches or new product introductions
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
• Experience with capital planning and manufacturing process improvements
• Strong understanding of the financial impact of manufacturing decisions

Titles Encouraged to Apply

Manufacturing Manager | Operations Manager | Production Manager | Assembly Manager | Senior Production Manager | Manufacturing Operations Leader | Plant Manager

If youre an experienced automotive manufacturing leader who enjoys being close to the plant floor while having the authority to improve people, processes, and performance , wed like to connect.

Interested? Send me a message or apply today!