Plant Manager I
On-siteHastings, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Direct production, scheduling, and warehousing activities while verifying daily output and prioritizing work orders to meet customer demands. Analyze operational reports to resolve nonconformities, reduce delays, and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and 6-Sigma methodologies. Oversee safety compliance, conduct audits, and manage labor costs by supervising staff, resolving conflicts, and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations. Engage with the supply chain team on SIOP processes and maintain strong relationships with the union. Manage strategic projects supporting site goals and drive team accountability through active listening and collaborative problem-solving.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related field or a combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 5 years in a Manufacturing leadership role
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficient problem-solving and multitasking skill
- Ability to promote teamwork among peers is a must
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Proficient with SAP or an equivalent ERP system
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong conflict resolution skill
- High level of emotional intelligence
- Ability to engage with employees to facilitate seek-to-understand conversations driving accountability in fair, clear and decisive manner
- Personal Credibility
- Analytical Abilities
- Active listening
- Adaptability
- Attentiveness
- Problem Solving
- Dependability
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Digital literacy
- Knowledge of your product or service
- Open-mindedness
- Quick thinking
- Responsiveness
- Timeliness
- Continuous Improvement
- Superior customer Service
- Continuous learning
- Attention to detail
- Steadfast ethics and integrity
- All-in teamwork
- Inclusive decision making
- Creative problem solving
- Growth mindset
- Broad Perspective
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems such as Syteline, Oracle, and SAP
- Sit for long periods of time
- Be able to move through the facility and shop floor observing and engaging with employees and team members
- 10% domestically travel
Desired Qualifications
- You're a team player and thrive in a collaborative team environment
- You have a desire to learn and grow
- Ability to answer a high volume of calls and/or emails daily
- Friendliness
- Builds Collaborative Relationships with peers
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