Minimum of five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting, ideally in automotive and unionized environments.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills needed.
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams under high-pressure situations.
Ability to foster positive working relationships with both hourly and salaried staff, including union collaborations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with analytical capability to interpret and present operational metrics.
Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities
Support the Plant Manager in organizing plant operations to meet production and quality goals.
Enforce safety policies and report unsafe practices to maintain a safe working environment.
Promote accountability and teamwork culture within the plant.
Supervise and mentor employees, managing performance and disciplinary actions per collective bargaining agreements.
Coordinate with other departments to optimize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
Monitor key production metrics, achieving targets for safety, quality, and delivery.
Evaluate and recommend improvements on equipment performance to meet production objectives.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive work environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
Engagement initiatives aimed at workforce involvement and retention.
Potential for career advancement within a dynamic organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Essential Job Functions:
Support the Plant Manager in planning, organizing, and directing all plant activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and established safe work practices; report all unsafe conditions or behaviors to the Plant Manager and/or EHS Manager.
Lead by example and promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Supervise, manage, and develop employees, including performance management, coaching, and disciplinary processes in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
Coordinate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and engineering teams to maintain optimal production flow and minimize downtime.
Monitor production metrics to ensure that targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery are consistently achieved.
Assist in evaluating equipment capacity and performance; recommend and implement improvements to meet monthly and long-term production goals.
Maintain accurate departmental records, ensuring compliance with company retention and destruction policies.
Communicate regularly with the Plant Manager regarding plant performance, personnel issues, production schedules, and operational challenges.
Drive proactive initiatives to achieve departmental and company objectives, including cost reduction, efficiency gains, and workforce engagement.
Qualifications:
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the automotive industry and a unionized facility.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to build positive relationships with hourly and salaried employees, including union representatives.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and capable of analyzing and presenting operational data.
Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
Education:
Education: Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Business Administration, Manufacturing Management, Engineering, or a related field.
