Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Granco Clark, you're more than an employee — you're an owner.

We are a 100% employee-owned company committed to building great products, developing our people and creating long-term success together. We’re looking for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and a team of approximately 50 employees, including working foremen.

In this visible, hands-on leadership role, you’ll work closely with your team and other department leaders to ensure safe, efficient production, high-quality products and timely delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to develop employees, improve processes, solve problems and drive continuous improvement in a custom manufacturing environment.

This position is in Belding, Michigan

The shift hours are 7:00am-3:30pm M-F

The pay range for this position is $110,000-130,000 annually

Why Join Granco Clark?

• We are 100% Employee-Owned. Our ESOP allows eligible employees to receive company-contributed shares annually and build ownership in the company over time.
• Discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) and retirement benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• On-site medical care for you and your family
• Professional growth opportunities
• Collaborative, skilled team
• Custom manufacturing and unique projects

What You'll Do

• Manage all manufacturing related activities to achieve efficient operations and timely delivery.
• Manage job hour budgets and % complete for all manufactured jobs. Prepare and publish weekly manufacturing progress reports.
• Direct activities of working foreman including providing production goals and work assignments.
• Ensure a level of product quality consistent with the company image and reputation.
• Research, recommend and justify capital equipment purchases.
• Responsible for building and grounds including security.
• Oversee safety programs, including hazardous materials, Right to Know, hearing conservation and respiratory protection, in compliance with MIOSHA regulations.
• Coordinate and maintain forklift and crane operator training.
• Conduct staff evaluations and make recommendations regarding wage adjustments, hiring and termination.
• Maintain manufacturing capacity graphs and related production metrics.

What You Bring

• We're looking for a manufacturing leader who combines strong people leadership with practical manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading manufacturing operations in a small to mid-sized, custom or project-based manufacturing environment.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading and developing manufacturing employees.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-driven manufacturing environment.
• Experience with production planning, budgets, capacity and operational metrics.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization.

About The Company

At Granco Clark, we don’t just build custom machinery— We build our people. As a global leader in the aluminum extrusion industry, we specialize in the custom design and manufacture of comprehensive, automated heating and handling equipment for every stage of the process.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe our employees should have a stake in the success they're helping create. We value collaboration, craftsmanship, accountability and continuous improvement. If you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking for an opportunity to lead a skilled team, make a meaningful impact and build your career with an employee-owned company, we'd love to hear from you.

Granco Clark is a leader in the Aluminum Extrusion Equipment industry and are 100% Employee Owned. We offer competitive pay and an extensive benefit package which includes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term disability, Life Insurance, ESOP, 401K, tuition reimbursement, PTO and Sick time, and convenient access to on-site medical care.

Company Description

Granco Clark is a leader in the Aluminum Extrusion Equipment industry and are 100% Employee Owned. We offer competitive pay and an extensive benefit package which includes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term disability, Life Insurance, ESOP, 401K, tuition reimbursement, PTO and Sick time, and convenient access to on-site medical care.