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Lakeside Recruiting Solutions

Plant Manager

grand rapids, MI

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Lakeside Recruiting Solutions lists this Plant Manager opportunity in grand rapids, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by Lakeside Recruiting Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Owner & Recruiter at Lakeside Recruiting Solutions (Metal Casting, Machining, & Manufacturing)

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 Metals manufacturing experience preferred

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing and Management

Industries

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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Worksite address

grand rapids, MI, 49528, US

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