Operations (Plant) Director

Horse Powertrain

$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in operations management within manufacturing or supply chain environments.
  • Proven track record in launching and managing manufacturing plants.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance related to quality standards.
  • Experience in P&L ownership and financial performance management.
  • Ability to translate global strategies into local execution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the establishment and management of U.S. manufacturing operations.
  • Drive production performance focusing on productivity, cost, and efficiency.
  • Oversee the entire supply chain to ensure operational continuity and reliability.
  • Implement quality standards and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Support the successful introduction of new products and technologies.
  • Manage budgeting and CAPEX, focusing on cost and margin improvements.

Benefits

  • No salary information is disclosed in the listing.
  • Continuous selection process allows for flexible application timing.
Full Job Description
What we're looking for

Lead and build U.S. operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, ensuring operational excellence, plant launch start-up & success, and alignment with global standards.
  • Operations Leadership: Build and lead U.S. operations across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality; translate global strategy into regional execution.
  • Plant Launch & Management: Develop a manufacturing site from the ground up and drive performance in productivity, cost, and efficiency. Location of manufacturing site to-be determined.
  • Supply Chain Execution: Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring continuity, supplier performance, and reliable delivery.
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
  • Program Launch: Support industrialization and successful launch of new products and technologies in the U.S.
  • Financial Performance: Own P&L, manage budgets and capex, and drive cost, margin, and operational improvements.

How to apply

Deadline to submit your application but the selection process will be running continuously. Please note that due to data regulations, we do not accept applications via email.

Questions

If you have any additional questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Allison Rechtzigel: [redacted]

Department Manufacturing Locations Detroit Employment type Full-time

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