Plant Manager Jobs in Lake Orion, MI

A Plant Manager in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of a manufacturing plant. This includes planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customers' expectations, increasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards. They also have to ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines. This role requires a deep understanding of the manufacturing process and the ability to successfully lead a team.

The important skills a Plant Manager should have include leadership, organization, analytical thinking, strong communication and interpersonal skills. They should also have knowledge of business and management principles, as well as safety, quality and productivity procedures. A bachelor's degree in industrial management, business administration or a related field is usually required, and some employers may prefer candidates with an MBA. Certifications in project management and lean manufacturing can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Plant Manager, a person may have roles such as Production Supervisor, Quality Control Manager, or Operations Manager, which provide valuable manufacturing experience and opportunities for leadership.

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Operations Manager

  • Lake Orion, MI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Lake Orion, MI
  • 18 hours ago

Eight years of experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts (i.e. Toyota Production System, etc.), and knowledge of TS 16949 quality process....

IT Plant Manager

  • Lake Orion, MI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Lake Orion, MI
  • 18 hours ago

Overview Piston Automotive is seeking an IT Plant Manager for our Orion, MI facility....

Operations Manager

  • Farmington Hills, MI (19 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (19 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 8 days ago

Promote and enforce 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment....

Plant Manager

  • Hazel Park, MI (20 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Hazel Park, MI (20 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 25 days ago

Overview The Plant Manager manages all plant operations for an assigned location....

Plant Manager, BusMgr - OPS - Ops Admin

  • Sterling Heights, MI (15 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI (15 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Manufacturing systems Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training International experience Experience using Google for Work...

Operations Manager

  • Warren, MI (20 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Warren, MI (20 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

A strong background and working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles. Must have experience with New Program Launches....

Plant Director

  • Novi, MI (21 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Novi, MI (21 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies. Certification in Lean Six Sigma can be beneficial....

Operations Manager

  • Warren, MI (20 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Warren, MI (20 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

and facilitate trainings and materials, coach and collaborate with other content creators Audits/CAS Drive action to improve KPI/metrics Actively participate in Kata, CAS, CI initiatives and daily 5S...

Operations Manager

  • Troy, MI (10 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (10 miles from Lake Orion, MI)
  • 90+ days ago

Manage all activities related to Plant Operations and maintain effective working relationships with other departments to establish a unified approach to Production Operations....

Plant Manager

  • Lake Orion, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lake Orion, MI
  • 90+ days ago

Travel Required: 25% Experience managing equipment install, Line Debug, and Rate Achievement Pre-Production Build Coordination and Production Line Readiness Experience Preferred Qualifications: Plant...

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Salary for Plant Manager Jobs in Lake Orion, MI

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Highest Education Level

Plant Managers in Lake Orion, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.2%
Master's Degree
21.6%
High School or GED
18.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Plant Managers in Lake Orion, MI
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%



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