Plating Manager

Plating Manager | Starting at $55,000 with higher compensation based on skills and experience | Full Benefits | Grand Rapids, MI | Direct Hire | Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

If you’re looking for a permanent Plating Manager position, Kelly, in partnership with a manufacturing organization, is seeking a Plating Manager in Grand Rapids, MI
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This is a direct hire Plating Manager position, meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their competitive benefit and vacation package upon hire.

• Coordinate team scheduling, task assignments, resource management, and cross-training in collaboration with other departments, maintaining accurate records.
• Communicate policies and expectations, provide ongoing training, and hold team members accountable to ensure high performance and morale through effective leadership.
• Champion recipe creation, chemical handling, analysis, and tank maintenance in coordination with engineering, lab, and waste treatment requirements.
• Develop and maintain checklists for daily operations, startups/shutdowns, and equipment; train team members to follow these processes.
• Investigate material defects, implement corrective actions, and educate the team on quality and production issues.
• Assist in creating and communicating work instructions, proactively training employees, and supporting project requests from engineering teams.
• Oversee successful program launches and process developments, enhance team knowledge through visual management aids, and ensure compliance through clear communication and effective meetings.
• Prepare and communicate daily production reports, maintenance requests, and updates on successes or issues to both the team and upper management, ensuring timely information flow and problem resolution.
• Enforce PPE and safety requirements, holding personnel accountable for any violations or unsafe behavior.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of plating or production manager experience
• 2+ years of team lead or production supervisor experience
• Proven ability to build cohesive teams, resolve complex issues, and lead effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math and computer operation (MS Office Suite) skills

• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays (7)
• 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3% and 50% up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program

• Full-time

• Production and Management

• Manufacturing