Branch / Plant Manager, Building Materials (Michigan)

Summary: A building materials company is looking for a hands-on Branch / Plant Manager to lead operations, people, and profitability in Michigan. Ideal for a leader who has run a yard, distribution branch, or manufacturing plant in construction materials and knows how to manage through Michigan's seasonal building cycle.

About the Opportunity

GPAC is partnering with a confidential building materials company serving Michigan's residential and commercial construction markets. Based in the Detroit, Grand Rapids, or Lansing area, this leader will run a distribution branch or manufacturing plant, depending on the location, and be responsible for safety, efficiency, customer service, and financial performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations, including production or yard operations, inventory, warehouse, and delivery
• Plan staffing, inventory, and production around seasonal swings in Michigan construction
• Build a strong safety culture and keep the site compliant with company and regulatory standards, including winter operations
• Hire, train, develop, and manage a team of supervisors, operators, drivers, and staff
• Own the branch or plant P&L, budgets, and key performance metrics
• Work with sales to keep customers happy and grow the business
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and cost control

What You Bring

• 5+ years of operations experience in building materials, lumber, roofing, concrete, or a related manufacturing or distribution setting
• 2+ years in a branch, plant, or operations management role
• P&L experience and a strong grasp of operational metrics
• A proven ability to lead teams and build a safe, accountable culture
• Familiarity with a Michigan market and its contractor and builder base (preferred)
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Lean or continuous-improvement experience is a plus; Michigan's manufacturing background makes this a natural fit for lean-minded leaders

Why Apply

• Competitive base salary plus a performance bonus
• A leadership role with real ownership of results in your Michigan community
• A company that values operational excellence
• Confidential conversations. GPAC will share client details once mutual interest is confirmed

Leading a site in Michigan now and curious what else is out there? Apply confidentially. No pressure, just a conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.