Plant Manager (Manufacturing) Location: Dexter, MI (Ann Arbor Area) Position Summary We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Plant Manager to lead daily plant floor operations at a private, stable and growing metal stamping and assembly manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving production performance, scheduling discipline, safety, quality, delivery, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with the Executive Team, the Plant Manager will lead four production supervisors and approximately 75 indirect employees across 2 shifts. This role requires strong leadership presence on the shop floor and the ability to balance tactical execution with long-term operational improvements. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Work with Department Supervisors to lead all plant production activities including stamping, secondary operations (welding, assembly, packing), and shipping Drive daily accountability for production output, schedule attainment, and labor efficiency Safety Compliance Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to OSHA and company safety standards Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation Maintain compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements Quality Customer Performance Partner with Quality leadership to ensure adherence to customer requirements, internal standards, and ISO 9001:2015 QMS Drive root cause problem solving for quality issues Support audits (customer and ISO) Continuous Improvement Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen process efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall plant performance. Establish controls to sustain process improvements People Leadership Lead, coach, and hold team accountable for production performance, safety, quality, and workforce discipline Ensure the plant is properly staffed, trained, and organized to meet production requirements Foster a culture of daily accountability, teamwork, and consistent execution standards on the shop floor Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, and Finance to achieve plant performance targets Support SIOP execution and production scheduling alignment Participate in strategic planning Qualifications Required 10+ years production manufacturing leadership experience Proven experience leading supervisors and production teams Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles Experience managing production metrics and plant performance KPIs Ability to lead change and drive accountability ISO 9001:2015 QMS Modern ERP System (SAP, ORACLE, PLEX, etc) Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field Automotive Industry Metal Stamping Assembly IATF 16949:2016 QMS PLEX ERP System Success Metrics On-time delivery Production efficiency Scrap reduction Labor productivity Employee engagement and retention Safety performance Company Summary Variety Die Stamping Co. is a superior manufacturer of metal stampings and assemblies located in Dexter, Michigan. We have been in operation since 1954 as an established domestic and global supplier for the automotive and lawn garden industries. Variety Die Stamping Co. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Company Benefits Qualified candidates will receive a comprehensive compensation plan (commensurate with experience) including: Competitive Pay: 90-120k (Salary or Hourly Equivalent TBD) Premium Medical Benefits Health Insurance (BCBS/ BCN) Low $500/$1000 (Ind/Fam) deductibles Company funded HRA helps pay medical deductible and coinsurance expenses after you've met your portion of the medical deductible Dental Vision Short Term/Long Term Disability Life Insurance Discretionary year end annual bonus program Discretionary annual profit sharing (to 401k) Annual 401k match Company matches 15% of annual employee contributions Up to maximum allowable annual employee contribution NOTES: VISA Sponsorship is not available now, nor in the future. We can only consider U.S. Citizens at this time This is an on-site position, if you are looking for remote work please do not apply
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