Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a large-scale assembly or production facility
Proven success in managing complex operations and production systems
Strong knowledge of automotive or heavy manufacturing processes
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills
Financial acumen with a solid understanding of budgeting and operational costs
Responsibilities
Lead daily plant operations to meet production targets and quality standards
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Oversee manufacturing processes across assembly lines
Manage a cross-functional leadership team, including production and engineering
Implement continuous improvement initiatives utilizing various methodologies
Drive key operational metrics including efficiency and quality
Develop and manage the plant budget effectively
Benefits
Access to a comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional development and training
Supportive work culture emphasizing safety and teamwork
Involvement in decision-making processes at the plant level
Flexibility to work in both office and manufacturing environments
Full Job Description
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead daily plant operations to meet production targets, quality standards, cost objectives, and delivery schedules
Ensure all activities comply with safety policies, environmental regulations, and industry standards
Oversee manufacturing processes for vehicle assembly, including body, paint, trim, chassis, and final inspection areas
Manage plant leadership team, including production, manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and materials management
Implement continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies
Drive operational KPIs such as throughput, efficiency, first-time quality, uptime, and labor productivity
Develop and manage the plant budget, including labor planning, capital expenditures, and operational costs
Partner with supply chain teams to ensure material availability and optimize inventory
Partner with Human Resources for workforce planning, employee development and training
Build a strong culture focused on safety, accountability, communication, and teamwork
Represent the plant in corporate reviews, customer visits, and external audits
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including running a large-scale assembly or production facility
Proven success managing complex operations, production systems, and cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge of automotive or heavy manufacturing assembly processes
Demonstrated ability in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills
Solid financial acumen
Prior experience in a union environment is preferred
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company's property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important
