Production ​/ Plant Manager

Production / Plant Manager

Location:

Detroit, MI Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 annually Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt Lead Manufacturing Operations

We are seeking an experienced Production / Plant Manager to oversee the daily operations of a busy manufacturing facility in Detroit, MI. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for driving production, safety, quality, and operational excellence while leading a team of supervisors and plant personnel. The ideal candidate is a proven manufacturing leader with experience managing production schedules, improving operational efficiency, developing teams, and creating a culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.

• Production & Operations:
  Lead all daily plant operations to ensure production goals and customer delivery requirements are met.
• Develop and adjust production schedules based on business needs.
• Monitor workflow, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve throughput.
• Coordinate priorities for urgent orders and time-sensitive shipments.
• Maximize utilization of labor, equipment, and materials.

• Lead Production Supervisors, Shipping & Receiving, and Maintenance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and production employees.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee development.
• Build a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.

• Promote a safety-first culture throughout the facility.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to all safety regulations.
• Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment.

• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Drive process improvements that reduce waste, scrap, and downtime.
• Support ISO compliance and quality initiatives.
• Lead corrective actions for quality issues.

• Manage labor costs, overtime, and material usage.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, capital projects, and equipment planning.

• Coordinate closely with Shipping, Receiving, Maintenance, Sales, and Operations leadership.
• Communicate production status, risks, and delays proactively.
• Help align production capacity with customer commitments.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of plant leadership or production management experience.
• Manufacturing experience within metal fabrication, steel processing, or similar industries preferred.
• Strong production scheduling and workflow management experience.
• Experience leading supervisors and production teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA, quality systems, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Safety performance
• On-time delivery
• Production throughput
• Quality metrics
• Labor productivity
• Overtime management
• Employee engagement and retention
• Reduction in downtime and production delays