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About IMMI

Founded in 1961, IMMI is a global leader in safety systems, serving more than eleven markets across numerous countries. Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, IMMI is proud to be an employee-owned (ESOP) company where team members are empowered to think like owners, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the company’s long-term success. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals who want to make an impact, build their careers, and grow alongside the business.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Plant Manager.  The Plant Manager will lead and direct the plant facility and team members in safety culture, quality, delivery, and cost management. Responsible for the performance of plant functions; strategic marketing & product roadmaps, customer relationship management, project management, engineering functions, establishing measures of control, quality, maintenance, and purchasing to maintain an efficient flow and culture of continuous improvement using specific benchmarks to reduce waste and reach target goals.

The Plant Manager will lead and direct the plant facility and team members in safety culture, quality, delivery, and cost management. Responsible for the performance of plant functions; strategic marketing & product roadmaps, customer relationship management, project management, engineering functions, establishing measures of control, quality, maintenance, and purchasing to maintain an efficient flow and culture of continuous improvement using specific benchmarks to reduce waste and reach target goals.

MMI® is the trusted, global leader of safety solutions, helping to protect millions of lives every day. For almost sixty years, IMMI has led the way in developing, designing, testing and manufacturing innovative safety restraints and systems. IMMI’s safety products are found worldwide on car seats, heavy trucks, school buses, recreational/off road, military, fire/EMS, motor coach, and construction vehicles. Privately owned, headquartered in Westfield, Indiana and operating eight additional global facilities, IMMI is also home to IMMI VIP steering wheels and CAPE®, the world’s leading state-of-the-art testing facility.

LOCATION: Onsite between IMMI locations- Indiana, North Carolina, and Georgia

RESPONSIBLITIES: 

• Develop and implement accounts, pricing strategies, VAVE, forecasting, product launches, and aligning day-to-day operations.
• Manage financial impact of product lines through sales tracking, forecasting monitoring, annual budget review, adjust and communicate financial changes, and adjusting department goals to meet corporate goals.
• Pursue excellence in general safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Ensure inventory, prevent waste, pursue zero defect, higher product quality, exceed customer delivery expectations, and other duties as required.
• Review plant and training needs and keep informed of day-to-day operations to ensure execution of appropriate policies and procedures.
• Determine priorities and direct actions required to best address the need in accordance with the department and business goals when conflicting situations arise.
• Equip key leaders with training to grow their change agility capacity, critical thinking skills, and internal drive for success.
• Protect and foster IMMI’s mission and core values within the IMMI site and local communities creating an environment that empowers others to do the same, enabling all team members to achieve their highest potential and satisfaction in the IMMI mission.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in business management, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience operating and leading teams in high pressure environments with fast-paced deliverables
• Experience in manufacturing operations
• Experience in project management
• Ability to lead and manage a large team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer relations mind-set and attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite applications
• Comprehensive understanding of business operations and logistics to maintain organization and systems of processes
• Ability to remain unflappable in stressful situations and mediate peaceful resolutions
• Must comply with legal and corporate responsibilities

BENEFITS:

• Team Member Ownership/ESOP
• Healthcare, vision, dental options
• Company paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Ten (10) paid holidays
• Four (4) IMMI Serves volunteer days per year.
• Onsite Health and Wellness Center
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Bonus Opportunities
• 401k
• Tuition Assistance