DISHER
Plant Manager - Grand Rapids, MI
DISHER is currently partnering with a manufacturer of precision perforated tubing and welded assemblies to fill a Plant Manager role in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This growing company-serving global markets in aerospace, energy, industrial filtration, and more-is seeking a strategic and servant-minded leader to join its team and drive operational excellence as the organization enters its next stage of growth.
What it's like to work here:
The team thrives in an environment where work-life balance is respected and employees support one another to achieve shared goals. Driven by a commitment to innovation and excellence, the company's leadership principles set clear expectations and reward integrity, creativity, and accountability. Deep market expertise and an emphasis on customer-focused service inspire the delivery of high-quality, precision solutions, making each employee's contribution valued and impactful.
What you'll get to do: Champion workplace safety as a core value, ensuring compliance and a culture of accountability. Lead daily plant operations, including production, scheduling, tool room, and maintenance. Drive process improvements (Lean, 5S, ERP enhancements) to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput. Monitor and achieve KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, and delivery. Develop and mentor team members to build a high-performing, empowered workforce. Partner cross-functionally to maintain smooth workflow and exceed customer expectations. Contribute to strategic planning, capacity management, and budgeting with senior leadership. Foster a culture that values quality of product, attitude, and continuous improvement. What will make you successful:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (MBA a plus). 5+ years of plant or operations leadership experience. Proven track record in servant leadership-leading by influence, coaching, and empowerment. Experience implementing continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S) and ERP systems. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. Ability to both drive change with intensity and support a positive, caring culture. Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead with integrity and accountability.
DISHER is currently partnering with a manufacturer of precision perforated tubing and welded assemblies to fill a Plant Manager role in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This growing company-serving global markets in aerospace, energy, industrial filtration, and more-is seeking a strategic and servant-minded leader to join its team and drive operational excellence as the organization enters its next stage of growth.
What it's like to work here:
The team thrives in an environment where work-life balance is respected and employees support one another to achieve shared goals. Driven by a commitment to innovation and excellence, the company's leadership principles set clear expectations and reward integrity, creativity, and accountability. Deep market expertise and an emphasis on customer-focused service inspire the delivery of high-quality, precision solutions, making each employee's contribution valued and impactful.
What you'll get to do: Champion workplace safety as a core value, ensuring compliance and a culture of accountability. Lead daily plant operations, including production, scheduling, tool room, and maintenance. Drive process improvements (Lean, 5S, ERP enhancements) to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput. Monitor and achieve KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, and delivery. Develop and mentor team members to build a high-performing, empowered workforce. Partner cross-functionally to maintain smooth workflow and exceed customer expectations. Contribute to strategic planning, capacity management, and budgeting with senior leadership. Foster a culture that values quality of product, attitude, and continuous improvement. What will make you successful:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (MBA a plus). 5+ years of plant or operations leadership experience. Proven track record in servant leadership-leading by influence, coaching, and empowerment. Experience implementing continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S) and ERP systems. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. Ability to both drive change with intensity and support a positive, caring culture. Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead with integrity and accountability.