Plant Manager Jobs in Michigan

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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Plant Manager - Brighton, MI

  • Brighton, MI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Brighton, MI
  • 7 hours ago

Plant Manager - Brighton, MI Full-time Education: High School FLSA Status: Exempt Location: United States-Brighton Company Description With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6...

Steam Plant Manager

  • Warren, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Warren, MI
  • 1 day ago

Steam Plant Manager Job Description Candidates will be responsible for supervising a team of stationary engineers at the steam plant, including managing the operations and maintenance of boilers, pumps...

MANUFACTURING MANAGER - Plant 3

  • Whitehall, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Whitehall, MI
  • 2 days ago

Develop with plant manager and staff budget, strategic plans, team goals and objectives that align with BU objectives. Flow down goals and objectives to the entire organization....

Manufacturing - Digital Manufacturing, Manager

  • Detroit, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 2 days ago

Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies....

Plant Manager

  • Otsego, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Otsego, MI
  • 3 days ago

About Safari Circuits At Safari Circuits, we believe our drive for a family-like culture makes a positive impact on our team and the quality of products we produce. We manufacture Printed Circuit...

Plant Manager

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 4 days ago

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Operations Manager

  • Coldwater, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Coldwater, MI
  • 5 days ago

Drive the organization towards continuous improvement by leading kaizen and 5S improvements. 9....

Plant Manager

  • Holland, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 7 days ago

Influence and impact plant operations for the fiscal year. 30% Tactical: Execution of Assigned plant(s) through direct/indirect reports....

Assistant Utility Plant Manager

  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 8 days ago

operation reports in a timely manner and investigates all forced outages, reporting them in accordance with the BU practice through SharePoint In collaboration with Plant Manager, prepares and continually...

Heat Treat Plant Manager

  • Warren, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Warren, MI
  • 8 days ago

Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve plant operations Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding heat treatment orders, schedules, and quality concerns....

Plant Manager

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 9 days ago

We look to the Plant Manager to build a collaborative environment between operations, sales, engineering, accounting, and transportation....

Battle Creek, MI. Plant Director

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 9 days ago

Implement Lean Manufacturing (TPM, Six Sigma, IWS, or equivalent) strategies to optimize production processes and reduce waste....

Plant Manager

  • Holland, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 10 days ago

Influence and impact plant operations for the fiscal year. 30% Tactical: Execution of Assigned plant(s) through direct/indirect reports....

Plant Manager

  • Detroit, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 10 days ago

The Plant Manager will be responsible for performing difficult and complex services requiring a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion....

Plant Manager

  • Constantine, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Constantine, MI
  • 11 days ago

Duro-Last's North Carolina Plant Manager is an integral part of our manufacturing team and will report to the Vice President of Manufacturing....

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Salary for Plant Manager Jobs in Michigan

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Plant Managers in Michigan offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.2%
Master's Degree
21.6%
High School or GED
18.9%
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 Michigan
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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