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PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGER
Position Type: Direct Hire
Location: Taylor, MI
Salary: $100K-$130K
The Plant Operations Manager owns the site—end to end. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for delivering flawless execution across safety, quality, delivery, and cost in a 24/7 automotive environment.
You are accountable for results. Period.
What You Own
- Execution
- Run all day-to-day operations: warehousing, sequencing, material flow, shipping/receiving
- Deliver 100% on-time, in-sequence performance—no excuses
- Drive labor efficiency, throughput, and overall plant performance
Safety
- Build and enforce a zero-incident culture
- No shortcuts—full compliance at all times
- Own incidents, investigations, and corrective actions
Quality
- Zero defects. Zero misses.
- Ensure sequencing accuracy and adherence to all customer requirements
- Implement error-proofing and eliminate repeat issues
People
- Lead from the floor, not the office
- Build strong supervisors and hold the team accountable
- Drive performance, discipline, and engagement across all shifts
Financial Control
- Own labor, cost, and productivity
- Eliminate waste and improve margins
- Maintain tight inventory control—no surprises
Customer
- Be the face of the operation to the customer
- Handle issues in real time—no escalation surprises
- Build trust through consistent execution
What It Takes
- 7 years leading operations in automotive logistics, warehousing, or sequencing
- Deep understanding of JIT/JIS and high-volume production environments
- Proven ability to lead in a 24/7, fast-paced operation
- Strong operational and financial discipline
- Experience with WMS/ERP systems
Leadership Expectations
- You take ownership—no passing problems
- You move fast and make decisions
- You lead from the front and set the standard
- You hold people accountable and develop your team
- You deliver results under pressure
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000