Description:
Plant ManagerThe Plant Manager oversees the operations of a tier one automotive blanking and stamping supplier. Lead the manufacturing facility to safely provide the best solutions and service to the supply chain and the customers. Define current and long-term objectives for safety, service, quality, and employees and deploying resources effectively. Establish and communicate clear goals, strategy, and deliverables. Support and foster a high-performance work team that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement. Exercise sound judgment in the execution of your job responsibilities.Essential Functions:โข Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customersโ expectation through the oversight of shipping, receiving, production and maintenance activitiesโข Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standardsโข Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shippingโข Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal resultsโข Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focusโข Monitor operations and trigger corrective actionsโข Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtimeโข Commit to plant safety procedures and hold others accountable for adherenceโข Responsible for hiring, performance management, employee relations, monitoring employee productivity, training and disciplinary measures that fosters self-correcting employees.โข Responsible to enforce and support company policies and procedures, escalating matters of importanceโข Responsible for ensuring ISO /TS standards and regulations are adhered toโข Regularly inspect the plant floor and equipment to ensure everything is working properly, to include the grounds and truck yard as wellโข Work closely with all internal plant and corporate functions, including and not limited to sales, marketing, quality, procurement, finance, and human resourcesโข Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, get firsthand customer information; established and maintains effective relationships with customersโข Other duties as assigned by senior managementRequirements:
Requirements:
โข Demonstrated strong leadership skills
โข Proven work experience as a plant manager as well as managerial experience
โข Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
โข Familiarity with automotive aluminum and steel blanking equipment and technical expertise.
โข Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes
โข Computer literacy
โข Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
โข Strong attention to detail and follow through
โข Able to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time while meeting deadline
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does have supervisory responsibilities of plant management and maintenance personnel
Education and Experience
โข Bachelorโs degree in Engineering, Business, or related field is preferred. Formal education may be substituted with experience and training when competency in the position is demonstrated.
โข 8 + years previous experience in manufacturing field required, preferably in steel and aluminum
โข 8+ years progressive managerial experience required
โข Proficient skills in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
โข Strong financial and business acumen, including knowledge of market trends, technology and best practices