Quick Snapshot
Pay: $60,000–$80,000+ annually (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Day Shift
Location: Vanderbilt, MI
Environment: Manufacturing | Operations Leadership | Plant Management | Continuous Improvement
PMP Personnel Services is partnered with a manufacturing company in Vanderbilt to hire an experienced Operations Manager for their fast-paced production facility. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, driving production efficiency, maintaining quality and safety standards, and leading multiple departments including production, maintenance, quality, and tooling.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a team-focused environment and has experience managing plant performance, continuous improvement initiatives, and employee development.
What You'll Be Doing
- Oversee daily plant production operations and manufacturing performance
- Supervise production, maintenance, quality, and tool room leadership teams
- Lead and manage non-union employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve productivity, quality, and safety
- Monitor and manage KPIs including efficiency, waste reduction, labor costs, and asset utilization
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, environmental, and company safety standards
- Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Train, mentor, and motivate supervisors and employees to meet performance goals
- Coordinate cross-functional manufacturing activities and support new product implementation
- Maintain performance metrics and provide operational reporting to leadership
- Manage labor budgets and controllable operating costs
- Foster a positive workplace culture through leadership, accountability, and consistent policy enforcement
- Ensure equipment reliability and maintain a safe manufacturing environment
What We're Looking For
- 5–10 years of manufacturing experience required
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field preferred
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, ISO/QS systems, and SPC
- Experience managing production metrics, budgets, and operational performance
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Strong training and employee development abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Experience with non-ferrous alloys preferred
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Why You'll Like This Job
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Leadership role with direct impact on plant operations
- Fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to lead process improvements and operational excellence
- Involvement in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Stable full-time leadership position with long-term growth potential
- Collaborative workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and performance
What to Expect
This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role requiring strong decision-making, accountability, and flexibility. The environment is fast-paced and production-driven, and successful candidates will balance operational goals, employee management, safety, and quality standards on a daily basis. Occasional extended hours may be required to meet production demands. Candidates should be comfortable working directly on the plant floor in a loud manufacturing environment.
PMP Personnel Services—an entirely employee-owned company—is the largest independent employer in Northern Michigan. Our mission is to match people with meaningful, long-lasting, and enjoyable careers, not just a job. Since 1992, we've helped match over 300,000 people with top employers across Northern Michigan.
Good luck! We look forward to reviewing your application.
Your friends at Petoskey PMP Personnel Services
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
