Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Howell, MI

PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGER – AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING

Location: Plymouth, MI
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Industry: Automotive / Tier 1 Manufacturing
Reports To: Plant Operations Manager
Salary: Up to $135,000, based on experience + BONUS

JOB SUMMARY

Deepview is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing operation in Plymouth, MI.

The Production Manager will report directly to the Plant Operations Manager and will be responsible for leading day-to-day production operations, managing production supervisors and hourly employees, and ensuring the plant meets its safety, quality, delivery, labor, and productivity goals.

This position requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable being on the production floor, developing supervisors, addressing operational issues, and driving accountability across the manufacturing team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily production operations across assigned manufacturing and assembly areas.

• Manage, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and hourly production employees.

• Ensure production schedules, customer requirements, and daily operating targets are achieved.

• Monitor and drive plant KPIs including OEE, labor efficiency, attendance, production plan versus actual, throughput, takt time, cycle time, scrap, downtime, and schedule adherence.

• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and respond quickly to operational issues.

• Drive accountability for safety, quality, productivity, labor utilization, and delivery performance.

• Partner closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Human Resources.

• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.

• Improve labor efficiency, manpower utilization, and overall production performance.

• Support employee training and cross-training initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with plant safety policies and manufacturing procedures.

• Participate in new product launches, process improvements, and manufacturing optimization projects.

• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Production Manager or senior production leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Automotive or Tier 1 automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

• Experience managing Production Supervisors and large hourly workforces.

• Strong understanding of high-volume manufacturing and assembly operations.

• Experience managing production using measurable KPIs.

• Strong knowledge of OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, downtime, scrap, and production scheduling.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and problem solving.

• Strong leadership and employee development skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and HR.

• Strong communication, organization, and decision-making abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Candidates with experience in Tier 1 automotive manufacturing, automotive assembly, plastics, lighting, electronics, interiors, exterior systems, or other high-volume automotive component manufacturing environments are highly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT DEEPVIEW

Deepview partners with leading automotive and manufacturing organizations to identify high-impact operations, engineering, technical, and leadership talent.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.

Deepview Corp. partners with reputable industrial contractors and manufacturers across Michigan to connect skilled trades professionals with long-term, stable opportunities. We run a fast, clear hiring process and share full client details privately once qualified. Our focus is hands-on roles in electrical, controls, automation, and maintenance—built around safety, craftsmanship, and reliability.