Dana Incorporated

Plant Manager

Dana Incorporated • $108K — $130K *
Crossville, TN 38555In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
  • 12+ years of experience in plant management or related field
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing systems and lean principles
  • Strong financial analysis and cost control skills
  • Proven leadership and team development abilities

Responsibilities

  • Oversee full plant P&L and implement strategic policies and practices
  • Lead manufacturing operations and optimize supply chain management
  • Manage all aspects of employee development and labor relations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence
  • Establish effective communication with stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
  • Inclusive work environment that values employee engagement
  • Access to corporate and business unit initiatives for growth
  • Emphasis on safety and wellbeing of employees
  • Potential for influencing long-range business strategies
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

The Plant Manager (PM) must effectively organize, lead & manage all functional elements of the facility. The PM must embrace corporate & business unit initiatives including lean manufacturing & implementation of the Dana Operating System (based on the Toyota Production System (TPS)). The PM will maintain a workforce for highly motivated employees with a morale that is conducive with performance being measured at or above minimum acceptable levels, drive performance to achieve or exceed financial plans & strategic goals. The PM operates within the overall framework of Dana strategies, set objectives, & procedures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Full plant P&L responsibility including strategy, policies, processes, practices, systems
  • Provide leadership & management of people, processes, & products including, but not limited to:
    - Manufacturing &/or assembly operations
    - Sales; finance (operating budget, cost controls, capital management, AP/AR etc.)
    - Supply chain management (procurement/distribution)
    - Inventory management
    - Environmental/occupational health & safety
    - Employee selection & development
    - Labor relations
    - Continuous improvement (cost, quality, productivity, operational excellence)
    - Metrics & reporting
    - Program management
    - Product launches
    - Facilities & equipment, & engineering
  • Communicate successfully at all levels within the organization as well as externally with customers, suppliers & the community.
  • Establish credibility (through Lean knowledge, business acumen, & plant-specific knowledge) with business unit & other executive leadership to influence basic strategy & effective inclusion of long-range improvements to business unit plans


Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
  • 12+ years of experience


Skills

  • Ability to set and execute long-term operational strategies that align with business goals, including production efficiency, cost control, and quality improvement.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing systems, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive performance across all plant functions.
  • Strong grasp of budgeting, cost analysis, and financial metrics to manage plant profitability and resource allocation effectively.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and engagement.
  • Excellent communication skills to coordinate with departments such as engineering, quality, supply chain, and corporate leadership, ensuring alignment and transparency.


About Dana Incorporated

Dana Incorporated is a global supplier of drivetrain and e-propulsion systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off-highway equipment. The company's products include axles, driveshafts, transmissions, and electrodynamic technologies. Dana Incorporated serves customers in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. The company operates through four segments: Light Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Commercial Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Off-Highway Drive and Motion Technologies, and Power Technologies. Dana Incorporated was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Maumee, Ohio.
Learn more about Dana Incorporated
Size
38,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$31 million
5 Year Trend
+3.2%
Revenue
$7.1 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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