How You Will Make an ImpactThe Plant Manager directs the complete manufacturing process at the facility while leading a continuous improvement culture in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale.
The Nuts and Bolts- Maintain a safe and environmentally sound workplace, ensuring all regulations, laws, and policies are followed
- Lead the development of action plans to ensure KPI and CI goals are met
- Create and sustain a visual workplace including, but not limited to, team improvement boards, value stream board, and scheduling boards
- Model the use of Leader Standard Work (LSW) and ensure the implementation of LSW throughout the standard value stream
- Engage, train, and coach employees on required skills to be successful in meeting customer and financial goals
- Create a culture of engaged employees focused on improving and growing the business
- Manage and direct all operations activities to build and ship standard body orders
- Work with other organizational leaders to ensure all related functions collaborate effectively
- Maintain intentional cadence with sales to ensure customer needs are understood and delivered
- Understand and maintain current understanding of customer/market trends and preferences to ensure designs, lead times, and product quality meet industry expectations
- Track operational and financial metrics to ensure design and production processes achieve established goals
Required Credentials- A Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required, advanced degree is preferred
- Ten years of related job experience is required; preferably in the automotive or manufacturing industries
- Experience implementing LEAN principles in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in a large/matrixed manufacturing environment managing profit & loss statements with total revenues >$50 MM
Some of Our Total RewardsWe offer big company perks with small company culture:
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tools Purchase Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Training and Development Programs
