Plant Manager - Direct Hire

Job Title: Plant ManagerJob DescriptionThe Plant Manager will oversee a union tier 1 automotive facility with over 200 employees. This role is responsible for all plant operations, including engineering, maintenance, operations, material, and quality departments. The Plant Manager will be a visible leader on the manufacturing floor, understanding full operations of the plant from automation and robotic welding to assembly, while building strong relationships with employees.ResponsibilitiesOversee all plant operations and ensure efficient and effective production.Lead and manage engineering, maintenance, operations, material, and quality departments.Be present on the manufacturing floor to understand and improve plant operations.Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize processes.Build and maintain strong relationships with employees across all levels.Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.Essential SkillsExtensive experience in lean manufacturing and operations management.Proven track record in production management within a tier one automotive supplier.Strong experience in automation and robotic welding.Excellent leadership and management skills.Experience in assembly processes.Additional Skills & QualificationsMust have tier 1 automotive experience in metal manufacturing.Leadership experience of departments and managing over 200 employees.Preferred: Engineering degree or experience.Certifications such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.Why Work Here?We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes ESOP with a 6-year full vesting period, a 401K plan, unlimited PTO, and tuition reimbursement up to $5K per year. Our company values work-life balance and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is within a metal manufacturing assembly plant that includes robotic welding and automation. The union plant has over 230 employees and primarily operates on the 1st shift, with occasional off-shift hours required to build relationships with employees and other departments. A relocation package is available, ranging from $2K to $10K, with additional assistance for purchasing.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Walker, Michigan.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.