Plant Manager
Plant manager job in Ravenna, MI
This position is responsible for the overall management, direction, coordination and profitability of manufacturing operations. Leads and develops functional department managers including product/process engineering, scheduling, maintenance, melt, mold and processing. Ensures plants' safety, quality, productivity, and financial requirements are attained. Develops, approves, and ensures compliance with plants' operating and capital budgets. Lead cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives. Interacts with all levels of the organization, including external suppliers and customers. Leads, drives, and supports cost and efficiency improvements, and drives the continuous improvement efforts.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates skills in the following areas: Critical decision-making, participative management, project management, quality management, and financial planning.
Must be able to interpret financial statements and make needed operational changes to drive positive and sustainable results.
Must have strong managerial, leadership, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of PC's, Windows applications, and B & L program.
Must have strong negotiating skills.
Must have strong skill set related to customer communication and relationship building.
Must have strong presentation skills and dynamic personality.
Demonstrates strategic thinking and planning ability, knowledge and experience in development of long range business plans.
Demonstrates the ability to interpret data and knowledge of plant functional areas.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with employees, customers, suppliers, and support functions within the Company and members of the community required.
Lean Manufacture and Six Sigma experience preferred.
DuPont STOP experience / formal safety program knowledge is preferred.
Automotive supplier experience and knowledge of the APQP process required.
Must possess a proven track record of strong performance related to plant safety, quality, productivity, and financial requirements.
Requires direct experience related to Quality Management, Purchasing, Product Management, and Plant Management / Operations.
Education and Experience Requirements:
BS in Business or Engineering
5+ years of previous Plant Management experience with P&L responsibility and positive performance
Previous Foundry manufacturing experience
Construction Production Manager
Plant manager job in Holland, MI
If you like seeing a project through to completion, we might have the role for you. Our remodeling company is looking for an experienced construction professional to plan and manage our projects. You'll be in charge of managing carpenters, trade partners, scheduling, and maintaining safety and compliance at the construction site. We are looking for someone with 5 years of construction field experience and a passion for managing others. If you excel in leadership roles, relish the thought of checking off every item on the punch list, and are adept at overseeing construction projects, apply now!
Compensation:
$30 - $40 hourly
Responsibilities:
Confirm that every construction project produces a high-quality finished product, supervise construction workers, execute regular on-site inspections, and provide feedback as needed
Employ subcontractors and ensure they have all of the necessary permits
Provide training for carpenters and lead carpenters when needed
Assist with field crew hiring and evaluations
Run safety meetings on a weekly basis and check job sites for proper safety measures
Assist the office team with estimates by obtaining measurements and quotes from trade partners as needed
Obtain necessary permits for upcoming projects
Develop and maintain a schedule for every project
Material management from ordering to delivery and installation, where applicable
Qualifications:
Must have general contractor license
Has basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
Possesses a deep understanding of the construction industry and the entire building process, including building codes, permits, construction equipment, material resources, project management principles, and construction methods
Stamina for operating heavy equipment and lifting 40 pounds or more
About Company
Nelson Builders is a family-owned company that has been in business since 2001. We strive to produce excellent work for clients with good communication all along the way. Our core values are excellence, caring for others, trustworthiness, and initiative.
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Compensation details: 30-40 Hourly Wage
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Harvest/Slaughter Operations Manager
Plant manager job in Kalamazoo, MI
Large meat processing company is seeking a Harvest/Slaughter Operations Manager. Position will oversee 3 superintendents and 9 supervisors in a 24/7 operation.
Requirements:
7+ plus years beef slaughter/harvest experience
1+ years at operations manager level
Stable work history with track record of success
Experience managing large scale operations
Company will provide a relocation package.
Plant Manager I
Plant manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
Job SummaryProvide leadership and direction to insure the continual, efficient and uniform operation which will meet or exceed customer expectations in a safe and orderly manner. Develop and implement plans coordinated with the corporate business plan to increase the reliability and continually improve the quality and efficiencies of the products and services provided by the business unit.Plant Manager I - New Location Opportunity
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Salary Range: $79,000 - $105,000 + Annual Bonus Incentive
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package + 3 weeks PTO
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Job Description Summary
Join thyssenkrupp Materials NA (tk MNA) as a Plant Manager I at our brand-new Grand Rapids location! This is a unique opportunity to lead a small, high-performing team of 5 employees and establish operational excellence from the ground up. You'll oversee warehouse operations, ensure compliance with safety and corporate standards, and drive efficiency in a dynamic environment.
Key Accountabilities
Supervise branch production using Warehouse Activity Monitor and Production Planning tools.
Correct and clarify incorrect warehouse procedures.
Develop and implement plans to ensure employee and visitor safety.
Ensure operations and equipment comply with corporate guidelines and OSHA standards.
Complete supplier consignment warehouse reservations as needed.
Verify inventory and make adjustments where necessary.
Hire, train, motivate, and discipline warehouse employees as required.
Schedule and provide training where needed.
Maintain equipment for maximum availability and minimum downtime.
Recommend new equipment purchases to enhance quality and productivity.
Communicate and monitor progress toward company goals for safety, returns, and on-time delivery.
Oversee building maintenance and security.
Monitor quality and process improvements using SAP reports.
Ensure corrective actions are implemented to meet customer requirements.
Support the sales department and assist with customer issues, including on-site visits.
Facilitate Lean practices in the plant.
Purchase or direct the purchase of necessary warehouse supplies.
Attend regional and corporate meetings as required.
Assist TKX Logistics in maintaining trucks and ensuring compliance with transportation requirements.
Perform employee reviews and assist in contract negotiations where applicable.
Work directly on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong safety mindset.
Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business or behavioral science curriculum.
Two years of direct warehouse supervision or team leadership experience.
Exposure to labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, Lean practices, and sales functions.
Strong leadership qualities and ability to build and lead an effective team.
Why Join Us?
New location, new opportunity-be part of building something from the ground up.
Competitive salary: $79,000-$105,000 + Annual Bonus Incentive.
Comprehensive benefits and 3 weeks PTO.
High-impact role with visibility and growth potential.
Ready to lead and make an impact? Apply today and help us launch our Grand Rapids operation!
Job Compensation
79,000 to 105,000 + Annual Bonus Incentive
Benefits Overview
We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Voluntary Wellness Programs
401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
And more!
Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment.
Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.
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Auto-ApplyDirector of Manufacturing
Plant manager job in Lowell, MI
Director of Manufacturing and Procurement US Citizen or Permanent ResidentIn-PersonStarts Immediately95k-140k Base+ Options and Incentives Join us in building aircraft at scale, reindustrializing the Midwest, and turning autonomous aircraft into decentralized infrastructure
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Orb is a small mission-driven team where your initiative, creativity, and dedication will be used to reach every village on the planet with power, air and ground-based logistics, and communications.
Your Role at Orb: Orb is adding a Director of Manufacturing and Procurement to its team of engineers to build the foundation for mass produced air platforms ranging from 10lbs to 300lbs. We're looking for someone who can establish a manufacturing organization, implement production processes and standards, interface with the design team, and manage relationships with suppliers. Orb's goal is to build the world's most efficient aircraft factory.Key Responsibilities:
· Establish and manage relationships with key suppliers in alignment with company objectives and product strategy.
· Implement near and long-term strategies for facilities, equipment, material and workforce resources to build and maintain manufacturing capabilities and processes.
· Create plans for operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs in manufacturing processes aligned with Orbs near and long-term strategies.
· Perform manufacturing feasibility studies and design feedback on aerospace parts and sub-assemblies with different engineering teams.
· Lead root cause analysis efforts to quickly resolve any manufacturing and supply chain challenges
· Guide engineering decisions on cross-functional teams to ensure products are designed for medium to high-volume production.
· Participate in the hiring process, including recruiting and interviewing employees for Orb's future manufacturing and supply chain team.
· Mentor incoming engineers to build a strong culture of leadership and engineering excellence.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
· Experience in operations, manufacturing, technology, aerospace, or defense.
· Willingness to learn new skills in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
· Experience in managing complex value streams and implementing process improvements
· Experience in manufacturing resource planning, manufacturing systems, quality assurance practices, and supply chain management.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions, supported by a deep understanding of engineering first principles.
· Experience with ERP systems and other supply chain management software.
· Strong organizational skills, with the ability to build, motivate, and inspire teams, manage conflict, and resolve issues effectively.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interfacing with partners, suppliers, engineers and employees.
· Proven experience of supporting a product through its entire lifecycle
· Proficient in writing technical documents, drawings, and test reports along with associated specs to ensure a repeatable and sustainable manufacturing process.
· Familiarity with using CAD software (such as Siemens NX, Solidworks, Fusion360)
If you're ready to take ownership, embrace complexity, and thrive in a role where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
About Orb Aerospace: Orb was started with the mission to bring aviation to the 80% of the world that's never had it; turning autonomous aircraft into tools to decentralize infrastructure, connect continents, protect soldiers, provide for families, and run economies. “Less like the flying taxis, more like the flying cowboys,” Orb is at the intersection of manned and unmanned aviation, reindustrializing the Midwest, and building the future we know is possible and want to live in.
About Node One: Node One is a small team of engineers and operators who have dedicated their lives to solving some of the world's hardest problems through a new kind of aviation. Orb's live-work-fly R&D HQ. Node One is all about reducing the cycle time to design, build, and fly aircraft from years to months and building the systems and platforms we'll use to reach every village on the planet.
We stand on the shoulders of giants. Their great work allows us to accomplish ours. If you've been a rocket/airplane nerd and have a passion for designing, building, and flying airframes, autopilots, power systems, and embedded systems, or you love to push a new product through new manufacturing methods to a new market, come join the team at Node One and make history.
Orb Employees Are:· High Agency and Biased Towards Action· Have a History of Self-Starting, Pacing, and Finishing Projects· Thrive with Autonomy to Design New Solutions to Partially Defined Problems· Are Curious and Continue Learning· Can Represent the Company to Stakeholders and Customers Forward Deployed· Have Integrity and a Desire to Serve Others
Standard Benefits Package: · Orb provides a monthly flat rate towards medical, dental, and visiono $500 flat rate for individuals; $850 flat rate for married/family· Medical, Vision, Dental, Short/Long Term Disability, and Group/Voluntary Life Insurance· Opt-In 401K Options (Pre-Tax or Roth) with a 3% Employer Match
Perks: · Support in Getting your Pilots License and Ratings· Support for Continuing Education· Annual Customer Demos all over the World
Auto-ApplyDir, Manufacturing Operations
Plant manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
Meijer is seeking an operational executive with meaningful experience in foods to lead our dairy and foods manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for directing the production of multiple food manufacturing facilities to meet short and long term manufacturing objectives with optimum efficiency. Conducts overall supervision, accountability and direction of all manufacturing plant managers, engineers, and maintenance teams. Participates in the consideration and recommendation of products to manufacture that enhance the profitability and unique offerings of fresh products to customers.
What You'll be Doing:
Establish organizational structure of Meijer manufacturing facilities
Accountable for developing and delivering the strategic vision for the manufacturing organization.
Work in partnership with VP of Manufacturing to develop manufacturing key performance indicators and goals.
Oversee project management, define scope and project budget, schedule management, construction management, start up, conceptual phases, project closeout, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, and check-out.
Lead Plant Managers, Engineers and Maintenance teams in efficient and safe operational practices.
Maintain safe and sanitary operations that exceed state and federal requirements.
Integrate manufacturing planning to meet merchandising needs and goals.
Determine long and short-range requirements of personnel, material, and facilities to accomplish production forecasts.
Direct and review operating results, evaluates progress at each facility and controls expenses related to human capital, budgets, and inventory capital. Identify and evaluate opportunities to control or reduce costs within manufacturing plants.
Develop annual manufacturing expense budget in accordance with forecasted sales volumes and capital projects. Hold Plant Managers accountable to adherence of set budgets.
Collaborate with cross-functional line of business leaders on growth and operational initiatives, ultimately leading teams empowered to execute improvement strategies while identifying tools to improve process capabilities, reduce variability, and eliminate defects.
Collaborate with cross functional teams in supply chain, merchandising and new product development to ensure that product offerings exceed customer expectations
Establish SQF Certification.
Implement improvements to existing standards using appropriate technical evaluation and involvement.
As engineering interface with business leadership team, maintain close working relationship with R&D, quality, manufacturing, merchandising, retail operations, operations leadership and financial operations.
Utilize Continuous Improvement tools in order to deliver capital projects that meet all budgetary and performance commitments.
This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain or Food Science or relevant related work experience.
8-10 years' experience leading large/complex manufacturing wide programs, including technical development, productivity, manufacturing support, food safety, packaging, regulatory and consumer/customer driven programs.
Knowledge of food and dairy industry and direct experience with area of specialization with a strong understanding / application of best-in-class management concepts.
Ability to develop and manage large annual operating plans and budgets. Experience with financial and business analytics, reports and terminology.
Experience across a range of food products, technologies, manufacturing systems, food safety requirements and regulatory requirements including identification and resolution.
Experience in building, training and leading organizations composed of a range of both technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively across a range of interactions (verbal, written, formal and informal) from plant line workers to Meijer's senior leaders including all levels of outside contacts, industry counterparts, suppliers, customers, and consumers.
Knowledge of food industry and direct experience with area of specialization.
Auto-ApplyBusiness Unit Leader
Plant manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
Job Description
About the Role We're looking for a results-driven Business Unit Leader (Sales Manager) to lead and grow a high-performing sales team. In this role, you'll develop and execute sales strategies, coach and motivate your team, and drive revenue growth across your territory. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on building relationships, developing talent, and exceeding sales goals.
What You'll Do
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Territory Managers and sales staff
Set sales goals, track performance, and provide regular reporting
Build and execute sales strategies to drive growth and profitability
Partner with marketing to generate leads and expand market reach
Visit customers with your team to build relationships and increase wallet share
Provide ongoing training, support, and coaching for your team
Maintain strong relationships with key accounts and develop new business
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
Prior experience in the belting or industrial products industry
Proven success leading and developing sales teams
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Hands-on, proactive mindset with a drive to achieve results
Willingness to travel regularly
Manufacturing Supervisor
Plant manager job in Muskegon, MI
**Essential Functions:** Lead team associates and coordinate activities to meet or exceed safety, quality, production, housekeeping, and cost goals while satisfying the customer. Manage direction/expectations for individual hourly associates and cell performance.
Coordinate day-to-day interface with cell management, technical resources and maintenance.
Build cell strengths and maintain positive relations with associates while following company policies and procedures.
Maintain high levels of communication with all associates.
2nd shift: 2:30pm - 10:30pm & 3pm - 11pm
**Minimum Qualifications:**
High School Diploma
Associates Degree and/or equivalent experience
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to guide and influence others
Effective problem-solving skills in a team environment
Adaptability to changing roles, responsibilities, and priorities
**Desired Qualifications:**
Machining experience
Experience managing shop operations
_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._
**Additional Information**
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Business Unit Leader
Plant manager job in Walker, MI
Business Unit Leader for Grand Rapids, Michigan
Belt Power LLC is a full service distributor and fabricator specializing in the fulfillment of conveyor system requirements for the processing, manufacturing, and material handling industry. We place an emphasis on providing quality, value added components; as well as local service capabilities to support our customers needs. Our product line ranges from all types of conveyor belting, conveying equipment and components, belting accessories, hose and fitting products, plastics, gasket, and power transmission products.
Job Summary:
The Business Unit Leader (BUL) will be responsible for leading our sales team. They will be in charge of managing organizational sales by developing business plans, meeting planned goals, and coordinating with our marketing department on lead generation. You will also be tasked with overseeing the activities and performance of your sales team by tracking sales goals, setting individual sales targets, and facilitating the ongoing training of your salespeople.
Responsibilities Include:
Creates, communicates, and drives the business commercial strategy by partnering with the Area/ Branch Operations Manager to create the overall EBITDA growth for the branch(es).
Managing organizational sales by developing a business plan that covers sales, revenue, and expense controls.
Meeting planned sales goals.
Setting individual sales targets with the sales team.
Tracking sales goals and reporting results as necessary.
Overseeing the activities and performance of the sales team.
Coordinating with marketing on lead generation.
The ongoing training of your salespeople.
Developing your sales team through motivation, counseling, and product knowledge education.
Promoting the organization and products.
Understand our customers and how they relate to our products.
Develop and maintain relationships with key accounts.
Develop new business accounts independently or with Territory Managers.
Travel regularly with Territory Managers to better understand the customer base and expand wallet share.
Respect, Protect, support, company culture
Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations; maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
Required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Always represent Belt Power in a professional manner
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Previous experience in the belting industry.
Bachelor s degree in business or related field.
Experience in planning and implanting sales strategies.
Experience in customer relationship management.
Experience managing and directing a sales team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Dedication to providing a great customer service experience.
Ability to lead a sales team.
Desired Characteristics:
Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems
Reliability, integrity, accuracy, teamwork, positive attitude, organized, intelligent, proactive, adaptable, passionate, and operates with sense of urgency.
Organization and prioritization skills; attention to detail
Ability to work as a part of a team and collaborate with colleagues
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Clear understanding of the outside sales process
Physical Demands:
The Business Unit Leader may lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and will require manual dexterity and strength in arms and feet to manipulate equipment controls. Tools, and other items used to make adjustments and/or minor maintenance. Will use hands, arms, back, and shoulders to handle, installs, position, move items, and manipulate other objects. Could be in a sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, or sitting position for long periods of time.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position in office, shop, and at the customer site. Typical workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Frequent travel, overtime hours, and weekend work may be required.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the Business Unit Leader will be regularly exposed to working near moving and mechanical parts and equipment. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000 a year
Thermal Switch Product Line Manufacturing Supervisor
Plant manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
About Acron Aviation:
Acron Aviation is a global leader in commercial aviation solutions - designed, engineered, and delivered by a team of passionate innovators redefining what's possible in flight. From advanced avionics and flight data intelligence to world-class simulation and pilot training, we support aircraft operators and OEMs with the technology and expertise to fly safer, smarter, and more efficiently. Now, with a bold new identity, we're building on a legacy of aviation excellence-unleashing fresh energy, modern thinking, and a customer-first mindset to meet the demands of today's rapidly evolving aerospace industry. Welcome to Acron Aviation - where the future takes flight!
Job Description:
At Acron, our ambition is to relentlessly reimagine and reshape the value chains through which we deliver results to our customers, suppliers, and internal/external stakeholder communities, pursuing innovations to create safer skies. Acron employees strive to achieve world-class results through our values: always putting our customers first, taking ownership of our results in line with the founder, moving fast, and speaking candidly. We currently seek a Displays Product Line Manufacturing Supervisor who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments and is highly skilled in applying Continuous Improvement, Lean, and Team Building processes to achieve our vision. This position is part of the Acron Avionics Business Unit and will be located in Grand Rapids, MI. The role requires the selected candidate to work on-site during hours overlapping two shifts.
We are seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Supervisor to lead, develop, and inspire a product line manufacturing team while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a transformational leader with demonstrated experience in Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies, adept at using, teaching, and reinforcing SAP-based ERP automation tools, an influential leader of support functions needed to improve manufacturing, and a team builder driven to build cultures of excellence. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient manufacturing flow systems while fostering a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and innovation.
The Manufacturing Supervisor will be accountable for overseeing the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This role will focus heavily on implementing lean manufacturing principles, identifying and implementing cost-reduction strategies, and improving labor efficiency.
Essential Functions:
Model servant leadership to inspire, foster, and reinforce the Acron values through a culture of agility, accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Lead, coach, and develop assembly and technician team members to achieve safety, quality, delivery, continuous improvement, and cost targets to achieve employee engagement, on-time delivery, and EBITDA objectives. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Training and mentoring manufacturing teams in the use and application of SAP. Manufacturing supervisors are accountable for team development and engagement with SAP tools and data.
Lead daily Gemba sessions to monitor performance metrics, problem-solve variances to goals, and drive corrective actions to achieve product line objectives. Responsible for engaging cross-functional teams, including sales, customer support, engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, and maintenance, to implement corrective actions to issues surfaced in Gemba.
Champion the development, improvement, and reinforcement of employee and leader standard work for all activities in the assigned product line manufacturing cell. Ensure discipline and rigor in the practice of standard work. Work across product lines to harmonize standard work definitions where applicable.
Lead process optimization kaizens every week to develop, improve, and continually reinforce quality system and work instruction documentation. Drive employee engagement by involving teams in problem-solving and decision-making.
Develop, improve, and reinforce the application of performance metric dashboards for all key processes/activities within the assigned manufacturing cell.
Apply Lean tools and problem-solving methodologies to drive operational transformation. Identify and eliminate waste in processes with a focus on AI and automation where applicable.
Develop robust capacity modeling for all functions and shifts within assigned manufacturing cells. Ability to manage system capacity to account for SIOP policy setting through cross-training, flexible scheduling, etc.
Complete job performance reviews, skills enhancements, and provide career development paths for your employees. Perform employee appraisals, recommending merit increases, promotions, or awards, and taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary.
Qualifications:
Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (minimum 2-3 years in a supervisor or lead role).
Demonstrated success managing and developing teams.
Established results reflecting a rigorous implementation of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, A3 problem solving, etc.).
Experienced practitioner in SAP ERP and Manufacturing Shop Floor. Ability to train and develop employees in the tool.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
Results-driven mindset with a track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
Formal Lean or Six Sigma training/certification.
Experience leading cultural transformations or implementing structured operating systems.
Production/Operations Manager
Plant manager job in Muskegon, MI
Be the Leader Who Keeps First Responders Rolling ????⚡
What You'll Do
Run the daily production schedule to keep projects on track and customers happy.
Lead and support a team of skilled technicians-helping them grow while ensuring top-notch results.
Oversee body work, remounts, and custom upfits-making sure every detail meets specs and safety standards.
Fine-tune shop workflows to boost efficiency, cut down on rework, and speed up turnaround times.
Partner with parts and purchasing to make sure the right components are on hand when needed.
Keep a close eye on costs, labor, and materials-always looking for ways to stay on budget without cutting corners.
Ensure a safe, clean, and organized shop environment where everyone thrives.
What We're Looking For
Minimum 5 years of experience in production or operations management, preferably in emergency vehicle upfitting, body work, remounts, or a related field such as heavy truck or specialty vehicle repair..
Strong understanding of specialty vehicle systems, including structural body repair, electrical wiring, lighting systems, HVAC, and custom equipment installation.
A problem-solver with a knack for improving processes and driving efficiency.
Someone who values quality, safety, and teamwork as much as hitting deadlines.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a production role-it's a chance to make a direct impact in supporting the people who keep our communities safe and operational. You'll be part of a team that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
ADA Requirements:
• Bend, squat, climb, grasp, twist, reach, lift or otherwise move frequently for extended periods.
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs frequently, or more occasionally.
• Walk, stand or otherwise move about continuously.
• Typically sits, grasp items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer.
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards including chemicals which may require respiratory protection.
• Travel by car or air occasionally.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. MacQueen Equipment will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.
MacQueen Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color or creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission dealing with discrimination, or any other protected class status. All candidates who receive a job offer must successfully pass both a criminal background check and a drug test after employment can be finalized.
Manufacturing Manager
Plant manager job in Byron Center, MI
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading daily production operations across multiple furniture manufacturing value streams, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently achieved. This role oversees supervisors, leads, and production teams, driving operational discipline, standard work, throughput, and continuous improvement aligned with the company's growth strategy and core values.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at developing people, and brings a strong understanding of Lean/TPS principles, furniture manufacturing processes, material flow, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
Provide daily leadership to production supervisors, leads, and hourly team members across steel, upholstery, wood, CNC, powder coat/stain, and assembly operations.
Build a strong, accountable culture focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and teamwork.
Coach and mentor supervisors and high-potential employees to strengthen leadership capability and bench depth.
Conduct performance management, training, and workforce planning to support organizational growth.
Operational Performance
Ensure production goals are met for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and labor efficiency.
Maintain a safe work environment; enforce safety policies, conduct audits, and drive proactive hazard mitigation.
Partner with Quality to reduce defects, scrap, and rework through root-cause analysis and mistake-proofing.
Optimize staffing levels and manage labor budgets based on demand, product mix, takt time, and efficiency.
Lean / Continuous Improvement
Lead daily management systems including Tier 1-3 boards, KPI tracking, and gemba walks.
Champion Lean/TPS tools including 5S, standard work, waste elimination, flow improvements, and problem-solving (A3, PDCA, 5-Why).
Identify and execute process improvements to increase capacity, reduce cost of quality, and improve workflow.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to support tooling, work instructions, and ergonomic improvements.
Partner with Product Engineering on new product launches and manufacturability improvements.
Coordinate with Supply Chain and Materials to maintain smooth material flow and minimize shortages.
Support HR with hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and disciplinary actions when needed.
Production Planning & Control/Logistics
Manage schedules and resource allocation in alignment with customer demand and inventory objectives.
Lead daily/weekly production meetings to review schedule attainment, constraints, and action plans.
Ensure accurate reporting of labor hours, production counts, scrap, and downtime.
Lead Logistics team consisting of shipping and receiving.
Manage incoming inventory storage and location and meet on time shipments to customers.
Production Manager
Plant manager job in Wyoming, MI
Job Details Management Wyoming, MIDescription
The Production Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and controlling all aspects of production in an organized manner to ensure safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and costs are met. This role ensures products are produced effectively, efficiently, on time, within budget, and in compliance with customer expectations. The Production Manager helps lead the Verdant Graphics team with high energy and a collaborative, solution-based approach.
Reporting to the General Manager - Verdant, the Production Manager provides leadership that motivates positive and productive employee development while ensuring exceptional customer service. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on management, ensuring the production floor runs smoothly day-to-day while also driving continuous improvement, cross-department collaboration, and alignment with organizational goals.
Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and hold the Verdant Graphics team accountable to performance goals and standards, as well as Convivial Brands core values
Facilitate daily production huddles and weekly meetings to set priorities, align workloads, and resolve bottlenecks
Promote a safe, open-door, solutions-oriented environment
Oversee environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs
Collaborate with the General Manager - Verdant to develop, implement, and manage cross-training, and development programs
Coach, mentor, and develop team members to take on additional responsibility as the business grows
Foster positive team morale and team member engagement
Provide constructive feedback and coaching to team members and administer discipline when needed
Conduct team member performance reviews
Additional duties and sites may be assigned.
Operational Oversight & Scheduling:
Manage the entire production process from beginning to end
Foster an environment of trust and teamwork that bridges departments and shifts for unified performance.
Build and manage production schedules across presses, bindery, treatment, and handwork areas and shifts.
Ensure shift coverage to minimize disruptions and ensure business continuity.
Distribute labor assignments to meet daily production requirements.
Monitor jobs in production and communicate with production and prepress specialists regarding proofs, specs, and shipping information.
Handle last-minute add-ins and escalated issues with customers to keep production on track.
Systems, Estimating & Costing:
Maintain up to date variables in ERP System, ensuring accuracy in estimating for both routine and complex jobs.
Track job costs versus estimates and provide reporting/visibility to leadership.
Extract and analyze relevant data from ERP systems to drive operational improvement.
Complete order entry into Printsmith (ERP).
Purchase supplies as needed.
Help develop and monitor KPIs including labor variance, material variance, quality metrics, throughput, and on-time delivery.
Review all third-party invoices for accuracy and address any issues or irregularities.
Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives:
Lead manufacturing plans, continuous improvement projects, and lean initiatives to optimize workflow and improve financial performance.
Conduct monthly capacity analysis to improve delivery times and reduce costs while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Assist with annual budgeting, focusing on cost reduction and margin improvement.
Work with operators in maintaining equipment to ensure consistent, reliable performance.
Identify necessary equipment repairs, upgrades, or additions, research options, and present recommendations to the General Manager - Verdant.
Oversee and develop vendor relationships. Develop and implement SOPs, and WIP visibility tools for improved communication and accountability.
Collaborate cross-functionally with various other departments in Convivial Brands to align on company-wide priorities.
Support escalated customer/internal issues, ensuring rapid resolution and strong service orientation.
Collaborate or step in with key customers when needed to maintain the integrity of projects, ensure a smooth workflow, and to guarantee successful outcomes.
Travel:
Up to 25% local travel for leadership meetings or to meet with potential or current customers.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma required, associate or bachelor's degree in printing, business administration, or related field preferred.
At least 10 years' experience in an operational role, ideally in printing
At least five of those years should be in a management position within the company.
Proven record of leading teams to meet or exceed company goals.
Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Creative, out-of-the-box thinker.
Proactive with excellent problem-solving abilities.
Self-starter and team player.
Outstanding experience in manufacturing ERP systems (PrintSmith preferred).
Proficient with Microsoft Office (including Excel and Outlook).
Comfortable with data-driven management and analysis.
Knowledge of printing processes strongly preferred.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to relate mechanical/technical concepts in non-technical language.
Thrives on order and brings closure to issues.
Change agent capable of leading through influence.
Manager, Production
Plant manager job in Holland, MI
Job Description
Title: Manager, Production
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Production
LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! ******************
Summary:
A Production Manager leads and guides floor operation members to produce accurate, targeted volumes for internal and external customers while meeting standards of safety, quality, and cost. You will maintain accountability, discipline, and positive morale in a dynamic, growing environment.
Responsibilities:
Manage production and rework processes
Maintain a safe and environmentally compliant working area
Conduct daily morning meetings, review production and yield goals, quality data, inventory, and company news with team and upper management
Monitor and plan daily staffing status and prepare a short-staff backup plan, communicating with off-shift teams as needed
Manage incident reports, safety alerts, and safety training for new employees and visitors
Lead VIP tours of the department
Schedule and present at monthly department meetings
Manage hiring, retention, evaluation, promotion, and termination of hourly employees
Coach and develop the careers of SPVs, crew leaders, and operators
Conduct monthly 1-on-1 interviews with direct reports
Maintain good morale and a positive working environment
Ensure documentation with the state is updated through the internal document control system
Monitor spec sheets and quality samples
Manage quality issues, root causes, and corrective actions
Ensure KPIs are up to date and communicated
Conduct production planning
Submit electronic approvals (EAs) for invoices, parts orders, and organizational changes
Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
Experience:
7 to 10+ years of experience in complex mechanical assembly, tooling, and manufacturing in a highly automated setting
3 to 6+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes
Experience with large production lines and floor management
Experience implementing 5S principles preferred
Supervisor experience in LGESMI preferred
Skills:
Comfort around higher management
Ability to deal with ambiguity and make sound decisions
Effective workflow and process management
Planning skills and effective communication of priorities
Delegation and directing teams to meet goals
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
Manufacturing Supervisor
Plant manager job in Muskegon, MI
"The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow and meet production targets, including scheduling, monitoring progress, and troubleshooting any issues that arise during production.
This is a second shift position.
Essential Functions: Supervise and coordinate the activities of production workers to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the manufacturing process Monitor production schedules and workflows to meet or exceed production targets and deadlines Implement and enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Provide training and develop opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and performance.
Conduct regular inspections and quality control checks to ensure that products meet quality standards.
Maintain accurate production records and reports including inventory levels, production output, and equipment maintanance.
Collaborate with other departments, such as engineering and quality assurance to optimize processes and resolve any production related challenges.
Foster a positive and productive work environment, encouraging teamwork and effective communication among staff.
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Director of Manufacturing
Plant manager job in Lowell, MI
Job DescriptionDirector of Manufacturing and Procurement US Citizen or Permanent ResidentIn-PersonStarts Immediately95k-140k Base+ Options and Incentives Join us in building aircraft at scale, reindustrializing the Midwest, and turning autonomous aircraft into decentralized infrastructure
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Orb is a small mission-driven team where your initiative, creativity, and dedication will be used to reach every village on the planet with power, air and ground-based logistics, and communications.
Your Role at Orb: Orb is adding a Director of Manufacturing and Procurement to its team of engineers to build the foundation for mass produced air platforms ranging from 10lbs to 300lbs. We're looking for someone who can establish a manufacturing organization, implement production processes and standards, interface with the design team, and manage relationships with suppliers. Orb's goal is to build the world's most efficient aircraft factory.Key Responsibilities:
· Establish and manage relationships with key suppliers in alignment with company objectives and product strategy.
· Implement near and long-term strategies for facilities, equipment, material and workforce resources to build and maintain manufacturing capabilities and processes.
· Create plans for operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs in manufacturing processes aligned with Orbs near and long-term strategies.
· Perform manufacturing feasibility studies and design feedback on aerospace parts and sub-assemblies with different engineering teams.
· Lead root cause analysis efforts to quickly resolve any manufacturing and supply chain challenges
· Guide engineering decisions on cross-functional teams to ensure products are designed for medium to high-volume production.
· Participate in the hiring process, including recruiting and interviewing employees for Orb's future manufacturing and supply chain team.
· Mentor incoming engineers to build a strong culture of leadership and engineering excellence.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
· Experience in operations, manufacturing, technology, aerospace, or defense.
· Willingness to learn new skills in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
· Experience in managing complex value streams and implementing process improvements
· Experience in manufacturing resource planning, manufacturing systems, quality assurance practices, and supply chain management.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions, supported by a deep understanding of engineering first principles.
· Experience with ERP systems and other supply chain management software.
· Strong organizational skills, with the ability to build, motivate, and inspire teams, manage conflict, and resolve issues effectively.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interfacing with partners, suppliers, engineers and employees.
· Proven experience of supporting a product through its entire lifecycle
· Proficient in writing technical documents, drawings, and test reports along with associated specs to ensure a repeatable and sustainable manufacturing process.
· Familiarity with using CAD software (such as Siemens NX, Solidworks, Fusion360)
If you're ready to take ownership, embrace complexity, and thrive in a role where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
About Orb Aerospace: Orb was started with the mission to bring aviation to the 80% of the world that's never had it; turning autonomous aircraft into tools to decentralize infrastructure, connect continents, protect soldiers, provide for families, and run economies. “Less like the flying taxis, more like the flying cowboys,” Orb is at the intersection of manned and unmanned aviation, reindustrializing the Midwest, and building the future we know is possible and want to live in.
About Node One: Node One is a small team of engineers and operators who have dedicated their lives to solving some of the world's hardest problems through a new kind of aviation. Orb's live-work-fly R&D HQ. Node One is all about reducing the cycle time to design, build, and fly aircraft from years to months and building the systems and platforms we'll use to reach every village on the planet.
We stand on the shoulders of giants. Their great work allows us to accomplish ours. If you've been a rocket/airplane nerd and have a passion for designing, building, and flying airframes, autopilots, power systems, and embedded systems, or you love to push a new product through new manufacturing methods to a new market, come join the team at Node One and make history.
Orb Employees Are:· High Agency and Biased Towards Action· Have a History of Self-Starting, Pacing, and Finishing Projects· Thrive with Autonomy to Design New Solutions to Partially Defined Problems· Are Curious and Continue Learning· Can Represent the Company to Stakeholders and Customers Forward Deployed· Have Integrity and a Desire to Serve Others
Standard Benefits Package: · Orb provides a monthly flat rate towards medical, dental, and visiono $500 flat rate for individuals; $850 flat rate for married/family· Medical, Vision, Dental, Short/Long Term Disability, and Group/Voluntary Life Insurance· Opt-In 401K Options (Pre-Tax or Roth) with a 3% Employer Match
Perks: · Support in Getting your Pilots License and Ratings· Support for Continuing Education· Annual Customer Demos all over the World
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Business Unit Leader
Plant manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
About the Role We're looking for a results-driven Business Unit Leader (Sales Manager) to lead and grow a high-performing sales team. In this role, you'll develop and execute sales strategies, coach and motivate your team, and drive revenue growth across your territory. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on building relationships, developing talent, and exceeding sales goals.
What You'll Do
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Territory Managers and sales staff
Set sales goals, track performance, and provide regular reporting
Build and execute sales strategies to drive growth and profitability
Partner with marketing to generate leads and expand market reach
Visit customers with your team to build relationships and increase wallet share
Provide ongoing training, support, and coaching for your team
Maintain strong relationships with key accounts and develop new business
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
Prior experience in the belting or industrial products industry
Proven success leading and developing sales teams
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Hands-on, proactive mindset with a drive to achieve results
Willingness to travel regularly
Thermal Switch Product Line Manufacturing Supervisor
Plant manager job in Grand Rapids, MI
Acron Aviation is a global leader in commercial aviation solutions - designed, engineered, and delivered by a team of passionate innovators redefining what's possible in flight. From advanced avionics and flight data intelligence to world-class simulation and pilot training, we support aircraft operators and OEMs with the technology and expertise to fly safer, smarter, and more efficiently. Now, with a bold new identity, we're building on a legacy of aviation excellence-unleashing fresh energy, modern thinking, and a customer-first mindset to meet the demands of today's rapidly evolving aerospace industry. Welcome to Acron Aviation - where the future takes flight!
Job Description:
At Acron, our ambition is to relentlessly reimagine and reshape the value chains through which we deliver results to our customers, suppliers, and internal/external stakeholder communities, pursuing innovations to create safer skies. Acron employees strive to achieve world-class results through our values: always putting our customers first, taking ownership of our results in line with the founder, moving fast, and speaking candidly. We currently seek a Displays Product Line Manufacturing Supervisor who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments and is highly skilled in applying Continuous Improvement, Lean, and Team Building processes to achieve our vision. This position is part of the Acron Avionics Business Unit and will be located in Grand Rapids, MI. The role requires the selected candidate to work on-site during hours overlapping two shifts.
We are seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Supervisor to lead, develop, and inspire a product line manufacturing team while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a transformational leader with demonstrated experience in Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies, adept at using, teaching, and reinforcing SAP-based ERP automation tools, an influential leader of support functions needed to improve manufacturing, and a team builder driven to build cultures of excellence. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient manufacturing flow systems while fostering a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and innovation.
The Manufacturing Supervisor will be accountable for overseeing the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This role will focus heavily on implementing lean manufacturing principles, identifying and implementing cost-reduction strategies, and improving labor efficiency.
Essential Functions:
Model servant leadership to inspire, foster, and reinforce the Acron values through a culture of agility, accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Lead, coach, and develop assembly and technician team members to achieve safety, quality, delivery, continuous improvement, and cost targets to achieve employee engagement, on-time delivery, and EBITDA objectives. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Training and mentoring manufacturing teams in the use and application of SAP. Manufacturing supervisors are accountable for team development and engagement with SAP tools and data.
Lead daily Gemba sessions to monitor performance metrics, problem-solve variances to goals, and drive corrective actions to achieve product line objectives. Responsible for engaging cross-functional teams, including sales, customer support, engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, and maintenance, to implement corrective actions to issues surfaced in Gemba.
Champion the development, improvement, and reinforcement of employee and leader standard work for all activities in the assigned product line manufacturing cell. Ensure discipline and rigor in the practice of standard work. Work across product lines to harmonize standard work definitions where applicable.
Lead process optimization kaizens every week to develop, improve, and continually reinforce quality system and work instruction documentation. Drive employee engagement by involving teams in problem-solving and decision-making.
Develop, improve, and reinforce the application of performance metric dashboards for all key processes/activities within the assigned manufacturing cell.
Apply Lean tools and problem-solving methodologies to drive operational transformation. Identify and eliminate waste in processes with a focus on AI and automation where applicable.
Develop robust capacity modeling for all functions and shifts within assigned manufacturing cells. Ability to manage system capacity to account for SIOP policy setting through cross-training, flexible scheduling, etc.
Complete job performance reviews, skills enhancements, and provide career development paths for your employees. Perform employee appraisals, recommending merit increases, promotions, or awards, and taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary.
Qualifications:
Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (minimum 2-3 years in a supervisor or lead role).
Demonstrated success managing and developing teams.
Established results reflecting a rigorous implementation of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, A3 problem solving, etc.).
Experienced practitioner in SAP ERP and Manufacturing Shop Floor. Ability to train and develop employees in the tool.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
Results-driven mindset with a track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
Formal Lean or Six Sigma training/certification.
Experience leading cultural transformations or implementing structured operating systems.
Auto-ApplyManufacturing Supervisor
Plant manager job in Norton Shores, MI
**Essential Functions:** Lead team associates and coordinate activities to meet or exceed safety, quality, production, housekeeping, and cost goals while satisfying the customer. Manage direction/expectations for individual hourly associates and cell performance.
Coordinate day-to-day interface with cell management, technical resources and maintenance.
Build cell strengths and maintain positive relations with associates while following company policies and procedures.
Maintain high levels of communication with all associates.
2nd shift: 2:30pm - 10:30pm & 3pm - 11pm
**Minimum Qualifications:**
High School Diploma
Associates Degree and/or equivalent experience
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to guide and influence others
Effective problem-solving skills in a team environment
Adaptability to changing roles, responsibilities, and priorities
**Desired Qualifications:**
Machining experience
Experience managing shop operations
_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._
**Additional Information**
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Manager, Formation Production
Plant manager job in Holland, MI
Job Description
Title: Manager, Formation Production
Reports to: Formation Production Senior Manager
LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! ******************
Summary:
A Production Manager leads and guides floor operation members to produce accurate, targeted volumes for internal and external customers while meeting standards of safety, quality, and cost. You will maintain accountability, discipline, and positive morale in a dynamic, growing environment.
Responsibilities:
Manage production and rework processes
Maintain a safe and environmentally compliant working area
Conduct daily morning meetings, review production and yield goals, quality data, inventory, and company news with team and upper management
Monitor and plan daily staffing status and prepare a short-staff backup plan, communicating with off-shift teams as needed
Manage incident reports, safety alerts, and safety training for new employees and visitors
Lead VIP tours of the department
Schedule and present at monthly department meetings
Manage hiring, retention, evaluation, promotion, and termination of hourly employees
Coach and develop the careers of SPVs, crew leaders, and operators
Conduct monthly 1-on-1 interviews with direct reports
Maintain good morale and a positive working environment
Ensure documentation with the state is updated through the internal document control system
Monitor spec sheets and quality samples
Manage quality issues, root causes, and corrective actions
Ensure KPIs are up to date and communicated
Conduct production planning
Submit electronic approvals (EAs) for invoices, parts orders, and organizational changes
Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
Experience:
7 to 10+ years of experience in complex mechanical assembly, tooling, and manufacturing in a highly automated setting
3 to 6+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes
Experience with large production lines and floor management
Experience implementing 5S principles preferred
Supervisor experience in LGESMI preferred
Skills:
Comfort around higher management
Ability to deal with ambiguity and make sound decisions
Effective workflow and process management
Planning skills and effective communication of priorities
Delegation and directing teams to meet goals
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team