Plant Manager - Tank Plant

Bradford White•Middleville, MI

About The Position

The Plant Manager - Tank Plant is responsible for achieving operational goals and leading Production operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role requires effective leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement to meet production goals and ensure high-quality output.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
8–10 years of experience in a manufacturing plant management role.
1–3 years of experience managing operations with multiple processes, such as Production, Engineering, and Maintenance.
Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated servant leadership skills and ability to motivate and develop teams.
Proven understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate openly and directly with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree.
Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering.
Collaborate across departments to identify and resolve operational inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and quality issues.
Lead, mentor, and develop production, manufacturing engineering, and maintenance leadership teams and staff in a union environment.
Analyze production data and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Work with the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer team on capital expenditure projects and plant modernization planning.
Manage the tank operation’s annual operating budget to control costs and optimize resources.
Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs to improve the safety TRIR rate.
Promote collaboration and teamwork with internal and external business partners.
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop performance goals and long-term operational plans.
Create a team environment across departments, fostering open communication and removing barriers to efficiency.
Drive formal process improvements to increase productivity and efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs and inventory levels.
Ensure production meets customer schedules while maintaining high quality standards and plant operating efficiency through optimized resource utilization.
Lead development of operating systems and programs that support business objectives, including health and safety, increased production output, continuous improvement, scrap reduction, quality initiatives, and employee engagement and retention.