Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing operations within a high-volume production facility. This individual will be responsible for driving operational excellence, managing plant financial performance, ensuring safety and quality standards, and developing high-performing teams. The ideal candidate is a proven manufacturing leader with extensive experience in union environments and a strong background in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations to achieve production, quality, safety, delivery, and financial objectives.
• Develop and manage short- and long-term operating budgets to meet the plant's financial commitments.
• Coordinate plant activities with department leaders to ensure manufacturing goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Implement cost-effective controls over capital expenditures, operating expenses, labor, wages, and salaries.
• Oversee capital asset management and ensure equipment and facilities are properly maintained.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for production, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Drive initiatives to reduce overtime, premium freight, scrap, downtime, and repair costs.
• Maintain plant facilities and equipment through effective maintenance and capital improvement programs.
• Lead and support preventive maintenance initiatives to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Promote workplace organization and cleanliness using Lean principles and 5S methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, company policies, and local, state, and federal safety standards.
• Develop, mentor, and lead salaried leadership teams while promoting employee engagement and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of Plant Manager or Manufacturing Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in a union manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 8 years managing salaried leaders and cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Proven experience managing plant budgets, capital expenditures, and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, maintenance, quality, and supply chain coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency while controlling costs and meeting customer expectations.

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.\r\n\r\nBranex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.\r\n\r\n\r\nBranex Group offers the following benefits:\r\n- Medical Insurance\r\n- Dental Insurance\r\n- Vision insurance\r\n- Paid time off\r\n- 401(k)\r\n\r\n This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.