Plant Manager - Alpena Area

We partner with manufacturers across the Alpena area seeking Plant Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

• →Manage staffing, training, and performance for production and support teams.
• →Monitor output, scrap, and downtime, and act on variances.
• →Enforce safety programs and correct unsafe conditions.
• →Oversee maintenance to keep equipment running and reduce unplanned stoppages.
• →Control operating costs and track plant spending against budget.
• →Lead continuous improvement projects to raise quality and efficiency.
• →Coordinate with supply chain, quality, and engineering on plant issues.
• →Direct daily plant operations to meet production schedules and customer delivery dates.

• Budget and cost control experience.
• Ability to lead and develop hourly and salaried teams.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations or a production department.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Record of meeting safety, quality, and delivery targets.

• Background in maintenance or reliability planning.
• Six Sigma or lean certification.
• Experience with ERP and production reporting systems.
• Experience with plant startups or expansions.
• Familiarity with ISO or similar quality systems.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.