Plant Manager

TriMas Corporation•Clinton Township, MI

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of site operations, including safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The role owns end-to-end manufacturing execution—from project release and tooling through production and shipment—ensuring operational excellence and a superior customer experience. This position drives the strategic development of manufacturing capabilities, including process optimization, automation, and scalability, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards. Acting as a key member of the leadership team, the Plant Manager builds organizational capability and aligns site operations with business objectives to deliver sustained financial and operational performance.

Requirements

10+ years of leadership experience in plastic injection molding or advanced manufacturing
Strong expertise in scientific molding (RJG/Decoupled processing)
Experience with mold design, tooling, and high-precision manufacturing
Background in regulated manufacturing environments (ISO 13485, FDA, ITAR)
Proven leadership in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement
Experience with automation, assembly operations, and production scaling
Financial acumen with experience managing plant-level performance metrics

Responsibilities

Lead all plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Own production planning, scheduling, and execution in a high-mix, low-volume environment
Ensure effective plant layout, resource utilization, and operational efficiency
Drive implementation of layered process audits and operational standards
Develop and execute the site’s annual operations strategy and continuous improvement roadmap
Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity
Lead adoption of automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and scalability solutions
Own customer experience from project release through final shipment
Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with ISO, FDA, and regulatory standards
Support feasibility assessments and provide technical leadership on new business opportunities
Ensure effective CAPA and root cause analysis processes
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and regulatory requirements
Ensure adherence to ISO 13485, FDA QMSR, and other applicable standards
Identify and mitigate operational and compliance risks
Own plant-level financial performance, including gross margin, labor cost, and cost of waste
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and capital investment plans
Drive cost improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
Lead, coach, and develop the operations leadership team (tooling, molding, maintenance, engineering)
Build a strong talent pipeline through workforce planning and succession planning
Drive employee engagement, accountability, and high-performance culture