Top 18 Operations manager manufacturing Jobs in Kalamazoo Mi

Plant Manager - Kalamazoo, MI
ADM —Kalamazoo, MI
- $92,800 - $170,300 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Production Manager
Syensqo —Kalamazoo, MI
- $127,680 - $159,600 a year
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Operations Manager - Manufacturing
Summit Polymers —Vicksburg, MI
- Full-time
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Assembly Department Manager
Summit Polymers —Vicksburg, MI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Team management
- No travel
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District Manager (Retail Operations)
Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan —Kalamazoo, MI
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Operations Supervisor - Night Shift
Post Consumer Brands —Battle Creek, MI
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Mid-level
Accounting Supervisor/Manager
ArcFlo - Electrical Wire Harness & Enclosure Manufacturing —Kalamazoo, MI
- $80,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPA
- Customer service
- Travel reimbursement
- Health savings account
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Frontline Leader
ProAmpac —Battle Creek, MI
- From $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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IT / OT Infrastructure Manager
Re:Build Manufacturing —Kalamazoo, MI
- $103,000 - $154,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- 5 years
- System design
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Manager, Quality Engineering
Denso —Battle Creek, MI
- $123,000 - $153,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Plant Manager - Kalamazoo, MI

ADM -
Kalamazoo, MI

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Job Details

$92,800 - $170,300 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
On-site gym
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Cash balance pension plan
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Gym membership
Life insurance

Qualifications

Chemical handling safety procedures
Staff supervision
Food safety management
Production data analysis
Team supervision
Safety regulations
Project management experience in manufacturing
Manufacturing facility experience
Team development
Financial risk management
Food & beverage production
Mentoring
Data interpretation
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Productivity software
Managing teams as a warehouse supervisor
Safety standard operating procedures
Managing food or beverage production teams
Financial acumen
Cross-functional communication
Staff development

Full Job Description

Plant Manager - Kalamazoo, MI
This is an Exempt Level Position

Position Summary:
The Plant Manager directs and coordinates the daily activities of production, shipping and receiving, maintenance coordination, and facility operations within a food/flavor/ingredients manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective operations while meeting production schedules, quality specifications, food safety standards, customer expectations, and business objectives.
This position leads teams directly and through subordinate supervisors, supports capital and expense projects, drives continuous improvement, and promotes a strong culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and employee development. The position includes oversight of warehouse operations and personnel at the Goldendale, WA location

Job Responsibilities

Lead, participate in, and support ongoing safety initiatives, including value-based safety efforts.
Direct and coordinate daily facility operations, including production, shipping and receiving, inventory, quality control, food safety, labor relations, sustainability, environmental compliance, and cost optimization.
Lead project work, including maintenance activities and capital and expense projects/AFEs, with responsibility for budget and timing.
Review production orders and schedules to determine product types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
Plan production operations by establishing priorities and manufacturing sequences.
Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure products meet production and quality specifications.
Plan and supervise shipping and receiving operations to meet company requirements and customer expectations.
Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Inspect machines and equipment to ensure proper operational performance and optimum utilization.
Develop or revise standard operating procedures and work practices; observe employees to ensure compliance with standards.
Compile, store, and retrieve production data.
Perform or oversee specialty blending as required.
Participate in safety committees and food safety teams.
Maintain a strong understanding of operations, rules, regulations, and company policies, and communicate requirements effectively to the plant workforce.
Manage performance development for all employees under direct leadership.
Promote teamwork and effective communication across production, quality, maintenance, engineering, R&D, inventory, shipping and receiving, and other support groups.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships while supporting employee growth and engagement.
Assess business and financial risk and use sound judgment in operational decision-making.
Support achievement of division and facility goals in a fast-paced, high-risk manufacturing environment.
Ensure compliance with corporate ethics policies, safety programs, GMP, hazardous materials handling, and workplace standards.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant experience in food, flavor, ingredients, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or a related industrial environment.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Supervisory experience in operations and production within the food and beverage industry is preferred.
Proven ability to manage effectively in a team-based work environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership, motivational, and employee-development skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across departments and teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Project management skills, including ability to develop plans, coordinate work, communicate progress, and complete projects on time and within budget.
Ability to assess business and financial risk and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to work successfully in a high-risk, fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Strong business acumen with an understanding of profitability, operational impact, and strategic goals.
Commitment to corporate ethics policies, safety programs, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to be trained on ERP systems.
Ability to read, interpret, analyze, and communicate production data, operating reports, schedules, and written procedures.
Must complete required training in Manufacturing Safety, Handling Hazardous Materials, GMP, and Workplace Harassment.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:110647BR

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$92,800.00 - $170,300.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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