Sr. Manufacturing Manager

Responsibilities will include: Operational Leadership & StrategyP&L & Cost Management: Along with the GM, actively evaluate the plant P&L and monitor variable costs, including direct/indirect labor, tooling cost allocations, etc., in order to maximize profitability and drive cost control. Strategic Planning: Direct daily production activities and provide leadership through a 6–12-month planning cycle, contributing directly to long-range (1–2 year) operational strategies. Budgeting & Scheduling: Oversee the operations budget, daily labor planning, production scheduling, and material control to consistently meet customer demands.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance: Lean & 5S: Drive the execution of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S initiatives, and overall plant cleanliness across the plant. Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and state/federal environmental regulations (including wastewater and chemical handling).Safety Program Leadership: Lead proactive safety programs, including employee training, incident investigations, and Workers' Compensation processes.

Team Development & Employee Relations: Talent Development: Build and manage the operations leadership team, overseeing training matrices, onboarding, and long-term employee development initiatives. Culture & Accountability: Foster a workplace culture rooted in mutual respect, teamwork, accountability, and rapid, collaborative problem resolution. Workforce Management: Manage direct reports' schedules, attendance, and vacations, ensuring consistent application of company policies. The qualified candidate will enjoy spending up to 60-70% of their day on the manufacturing floor, be a good problem solver, able to work in fast-paced automotive environments, thrive on driving continuous improvement, able to build a team and drive engagement and execute plans and projects. The General Manager is anxiously awaiting their strategic operations partner! The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision) available after 90 days, short-term and long-term disability, 401K, paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, life, and BONUS potential. REQUIREMENTS for the Sr. Manufacturing Manager: Ideally a Bachelor's degree; an Associate's degree will be considered At least five years in a similar operations management role Automotive supplier experience Experience working in metals environments, such as stamping, machining, fabrication, etc. Strong continuous improvement background with proven examples of scrap reductions, efficiency improvements, etc. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports Experience leading root cause analysis and problem solving Experience overseeing at least 100 people in multi-shift operations General knowledge of P&L, including variable costs, cost of manufacturing, labor costs, etc. Experience with product launches Working knowledge of ERP systems Microsoft Office Skills preferred but NOT required: 1. Automation 2. Lean/Six Sigma methodologies 3. Non-union workforces Reasons to work for this organization: Multiple plans for medical, dental and vision Stable organization in the automotive industry and adding new business Annual bonus potential Beautiful new office space with a window and close to the production floor A plant with cutting edge technology This company grows their internal talent Candidates are preferred to be local to the St. Joseph, MI area. There is a conservative relocation package for regional candidates meeting the requirements.