Plant Manager
Venteon · Eaton Rapids, MI
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Venteon (industrial) in Eaton Rapids, MI. Co-ordinate the establishment and focus on team goals, production objectives, utilization of plant facilities, equipment, materials and staff and key performance indicators; improve profitability and positive cash flow.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $115k–$159k.
Median of the low and high ends of 276 live postings that list pay, out of 909 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 21 other live production postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 64%
- Team leadership 50%
- Six Sigma 32%
- Automation 32%
- New product launch 32%
- Cost reduction 27%
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At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Venteon
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from VenteonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Reporting directly the Operations Director, this Plant Manager's Position is responsible for the leadership, strategic direction and overall Profit & Loss of the manufacturing site(s) to meet the company's overall objectives. The Plant Manager provides guidance and direction to a key management team ensuring that adequate planning, staffing, training, and development take place so that customer
requirements
can be met in a timely, safe, and environmentally responsible manner. The focus of this role is on achieving results which are aligned with the larger picture of the organization and its strategic goals. Achievement of objectives and goals in accordance with the Annual Business Plan is critical, while using KPI measurements to align the various departments with the Annual Business Plan. Adheres to all local, regional, and national environmental, legal, and safety legislation. Drive the business, with the help of Business Development, to fill available capacity with business that achieves the required return on investment. Develop the Annual Business Plan, ensuring it fits the plant's capacity and Capital Plan. co-ordinate the establishment and focus on team goals, production objectives, utilization of plant facilities, equipment, materials and staff and key performance indicators; improve profitability and positive cash flow. responsible for ensuring continuous improvement by reviewing objectives and targets and internal/external customer concerns; reviewing audit results and EMS programs elements and establishing action items and recommendations in accordance to ISO 14001 Standards EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIION: Bachelors Degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing or a relevant discipline Previous Automotive Plant Management Experience is Required A leadership style that is firm and goal oriented, and yet motivates, trains, and engages others in an enthusiastic and positive way is important. The ability to act independently, a sense of urgency, and the confidence to handle a variety of complex challenges, a full commitment to the success of the business, and high standards of achievement are expected. TO APPLY: If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position. At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.
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