LHH Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Plant Manager for a growing Metal Fabrication organization in Center Line, MI . As the Metal Fabrication Plant Manager, you will play a crucial role in fostering an environment aligned with The clients core values: openness and honesty, dependability, adaptability, taking ownership, and maintaining a positive attitude. Your key responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all daily operations, including production scheduling, inventory, and process management for 70 employees.

• Ensuring adherence to all safety regulations and environmental standards.

• Managing the plant budget and identifying areas for cost reduction.

• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of supervisors and production personnel.

• Training new staff and fostering a positive and productive work environment.

• Identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Maintaining clear and concise communication with all levels of management and staff.

• Collaborating with other departments, such as engineering, sales, and purchasing.

• Generating and analyzing production reports to monitor performance and identify trends.

• Managing and mitigating production risks and disruptions.

• Participating in all daily "Fast Response and White Board" cross-functional team meetings.

• Acting as the primary architect in the creation of visual work instructions required for departments.

• Implementing innovative VAVE solutions based on data analysis (AOD) and organizational objectives.

• Creating standard work, applying takt-times, and conducting line balancing analysis.

• Evaluating tooling, processes, and systems.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a metal manufacturing plant management role.

• Proficiency in using shop floor metrology and inspection tools, including height gauges, micrometers, and other precision instruments.

• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

• In-depth knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements.

• Extensive experience in budgeting and cost control.

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety regulations and environmental compliance.

• Proficiency manufacturing ERP systems.

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