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Piston Automotive

Plant Manager

Marion, OH · On-site

Overview Piston Automotive is seeking a Plant Manager for our Marion, OH location. The Plant Manager is a critical thinker (independent thinking) who will direct and manage all plant operations with ...

Piston Automotive

Plant Manager

Marion, OH · On-site

Overview Piston Automotive is seeking a Plant Manager for our Marion, OH location. The Plant Manager is a critical thinker (independent thinking) who will direct and manage all plant operations with ...

Piston Automotive

Plant Manager

Auburn Hills, MI

Piston Automotive is seeking a Plant Manager for our Auburn Hills, MI new facility launch! This facility will support General Motors. The Plant Manager is a critical thinker (independent thinking ...

Piston Automotive

Plant Manager

Marion, OH · On-site

Piston Automotive is seeking a Plant Manager for our Marion, OH location. The Plant Manager is a critical thinker (independent thinking) who will direct and manage all plant operations with overall ...

Piston Automotive

Plant Manager

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Overview Piston Automotive is seeking a Plant Manager for our Auburn Hills, MI new facility launch! This facility will support General Motors. The Plant Manager is a critical thinker (independent ...

GABLETEK

Pipefitter

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Candidates must have a strong background in industrial or automotive plant work, the ability to read and interpret schematics, and the skills to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production ...

MAC SAFETY INC

Safety Manager

Lansing, MI · On-site

Experience working within a automotive plant * Willing to travel * Good communication skills * Proficient Word/Excel/Powerpoint * Valid Driver's License

GABLETEK

Pipefitter

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

$23.50 - $30/hr

Candidates must have a strong background in industrial or automotive plant work, the ability to read and interpret schematics, and the skills to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production ...

Benteler Automotive Corporation

$180 - $260/hr

BENTELER Automotive Functional Area: Engineering; Production; Project-/Program Management Career ... The Plant Manager will play a critical role in building a high-performing culture, driving ...

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MS Companies

Plant Manager

Phenix City, AL · On-site

DSC specializes in automotive seat frames , and automotive manufacturing experience is a hard requirement for this position. The Plant Manager will have primary responsibility for Phenix City and ...

MRINetwork Jobs

Plant Manager

Thomson, GA · On-site

Overview Our client, a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, is seeking a motivated Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at their facility in the greater Augusta, GA area. With decades ...

MRINetwork Jobs

Plant Manager

Thomson, GA · On-site

Overview Our client, a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, is seeking a motivated Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at their facility in the greater Augusta, GA area. With decades ...

MRINetwork Jobs

Plant Manager

Thomson, GA · On-site

Overview Our client, a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, is seeking a motivated Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at their facility in the greater Augusta, GA area. With decades ...

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An automotive plant job involves working in a factory that manufactures vehicles or vehicle parts. Roles can include assembly line work, quality control, machine operation, maintenance, and logistics. Employees follow strict safety protocols and work with automated machinery to ensure efficient production. These jobs often require physical labor, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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To succeed in an automotive plant role, candidates generally need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional technical training preferred. Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, assembly line systems, and possibly certification in areas such as forklift operation or lean manufacturing principles is valuable. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving skills help employees thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. These competencies enable individuals to maintain production efficiency, uphold safety standards, and contribute to continuous plant improvement.

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Plant Manager

Piston Automotive

Marion, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Piston Automotive rating

2.6

Company rating: 2.6 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview
Piston Automotive is seeking a Plant Manager for our Marion, OH location. The Plant Manager is a critical thinker (independent thinking) who will direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for Production, Maintenance, Quality, HR, Finance, IT and all other production-related activities within the site. This position manages all employees in the plant and is responsible for their performance management, with input from other functional leaders, on an annual basis. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and planning experience as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Piston Automotive wasn't just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.
Why Piston Automotive?
Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle and Product Discounts
Responsibilities
  • Plans and monitors both short and long-term budgets to ensure the plant meets the sites financial commitments.
  • Coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to insure the manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
  • Manages capital asset maintenance.
  • Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
  • Control and minimize overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
  • Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace, or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
  • Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives in a safe manner.
  • Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.
  • Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
  • Ensure all legal requirements, company safety procedures, and local and state health and safety regulations are met.

Qualifications
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of plant or general management experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Business. Finance, Engineering or a related field
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of experience managing in a union environment.
  • Eight years of experience leading salaried employees
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of experience with: ? Lean Manufacturing Principles 5-S Kanban Kaizen Poka-Yoke ? Six Sigma ? Root Cause Analysis
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Automotive industry experience
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • Lean Manufacturing certification

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