Why This Is a Great Opportunity Lead operations at a growing manufacturing company serving high-growth infrastructure and renewable energy markets. Make a direct impact on production performance, operational excellence, and company growth. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and safety. Lead and develop a talented manufacturing team while helping shape the future of the operation. Join a collaborative leadership team where your ideas and experience will influence strategic decisions.

Location:

Albion, Michigan - This is a full-time, on-site leadership opportunity where you'll oversee daily plant operations and work closely with executive leadership, engineering, and production teams.

Note:

Applicants must have 3+ years of manufacturing, metal fabrication, or industrial production leadership experience with responsibility for plant operations, production teams, and continuous improvement initiatives. About Us We are a growing engineering and manufacturing company committed to delivering innovative products that support critical infrastructure and renewable energy markets. Our success is driven by strong leadership, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement. Confidential Employer. Job Description Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including fabrication, assembly, inventory, shipping, receiving, and material flow. Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production employees. Monitor production schedules, labor utilization, equipment performance, and plant efficiency. Ensure quality standards, production goals, and customer delivery commitments are consistently achieved. Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, sales, and company leadership to support business objectives. Enforce OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, and company policies. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, throughput, cost reduction, and waste elimination. Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance. Oversee inventory accuracy, material planning, and shipping operations. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, and capital equipment planning. Foster a safe, organized, and high-performing manufacturing environment. Qualifications 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, or industrial production. Experience managing supervisors, production teams, and plant operations. Strong knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and material flow processes. Experience with production scheduling and ERP/MRP systems. Demonstrated success improving productivity, quality, safety, or operational efficiency. Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety practices. Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, metal fabrication, welding, stamping, or coil processing experience preferred. Why You Will Love Working Here You'll have the opportunity to lead a growing operation where your decisions directly influence business performance, employee development, and long-term success. We value strong leadership, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement while providing opportunities to make a lasting impact on a rapidly growing organization.

JPC-1569

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain. This role is on-site at the Albion, MI, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N In what city/state do you currently reside? What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.

Experience:

manufacturing or fabrication leadership: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person