Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Clare, MI

Compensation :  $125,000–$150,000 base + Quarterly Bonus (10–20%) + 12% 401(k) Match + Full Benefits

Position Overview :

We are seeking an experienced  Plant Manager  to lead operations at our Clare, MI facility. This role is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing—including production, quality, safety, maintenance, logistics, and workforce management. The Plant Manager will drive operational excellence by meeting production goals, controlling costs, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee daily plant operations and lead department supervisors, production leads, and support staff.
• Ensure products meet  safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets  while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Drive  lean manufacturing initiatives, CI projects, and root cause analysis  to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage equipment maintenance, capital projects, and facility upgrades.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales to support new product introductions and production capacity planning.
• Track and act on plant performance metrics, including  OEE, throughput, scrap, labor efficiency, and schedule adherence.
• Develop and manage the plant budget (labor, materials, and capital expenditures).
• Recruit, train, and develop plant staff, promoting  accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.

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