Plant Manager - MI

Job Title: Plant Manager

Department: Manufacturing

Master Department: Operations

Reports To: Regional Director of Manufacturing Operations

Effective Date: July 20, 2026

FLSA Exempt Status: Exempt

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations within a Dream Fields production facility. This position oversees day-to-day production, processing, packaging, maintenance, inventory accuracy, quality, safety, labor planning, and regulatory compliance while ensuring operational excellence across the site. Reporting to the Regional Director of Manufacturing Operations, the Plant Manager is accountable for achieving production targets, optimizing labor productivity, reducing manufacturing costs, improving operational efficiencies, and developing high-performing teams.

The Plant Manager partners closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Compliance, Engineering, Automation, Human Resources, Finance, and Maintenance to ensure the facility consistently meets business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on manufacturing leader with extensive experience leading high-volume production operations within highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Lead all daily manufacturing operations for the production facility.
• Direct Production, Processing, Packaging, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Manufacturing Support teams.
• Ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Drive accountability and operational excellence across all manufacturing functions.
• Build a culture focused on safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, GMP standards, OSHA regulations, and state cannabis regulations.

• Execute daily and weekly production schedules to achieve customer demand and inventory targets.
• Coordinate production priorities with Planning, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams.
• Optimize staffing levels based on production forecasts and operational requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing capacity and proactively remove production constraints.
• Improve throughput while minimizing downtime and maximizing resource utilization.

• Analyze operational trends and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Own and improve key manufacturing KPIs, including:
• Production throughput
• Schedule attainment
• Labor productivity
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Yield
• Scrap and waste reduction
• Cost per unit
• Downtime reduction
• Attendance
• Inventory accuracy
• Customer service levels

• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead Kaizen events and process improvement projects.
• Standardize manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Improve labor utilization, workflow efficiency, and production effectiveness.
• Partner with Engineering and Automation teams to improve equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to increase production capacity while reducing costs.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and local cannabis regulatory requirements.
• Maintain adherence to all quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Compliance teams during audits and inspections.
• Ensure CAPAs are implemented, sustained, and effective.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and operational discipline.

• Manage plant operating expenses and departmental budgets.
• Monitor labor costs, overtime, manufacturing variances, and production expenses.
• Support annual budgets, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through operational efficiencies.
• Ensure spending remains within approved budget parameters.

• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain manufacturing leaders and frontline supervisors.
• Conduct performance evaluations and establish development plans.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning and leadership development.
• Foster employee engagement, accountability, and high…