Plant Manager

PLANT MANAGER NEEDED - NORTHERN, INDIANA

A Leading Automotive Supplier in Northern, Indiana needs a Plant Manager. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Company Car, Discretionary Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Plant Manager will be responsible for creating a culture of continuous improvement to drive year over year improvements by using such lean tools as policy deployment, 5-S, standard work, kaizen and process confirmation to name a few. The Plant Manager will maintain a workforce of motivated employees with performance being measured at or above minimum acceptable levels and drive performance to achieve or exceed financial plans and strategic goals while maintaining compliance to Federal, State, and local Safety & Environmental Regulations & Laws.

• Sets overall plant policies and procedures to ensure effective operations consistent with the Companies values and philosophy.
• Coordinates and directs through managers, all functions of facility operations, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Materials and Finance.
• Aligns operational objectives with the overall business objectives to ensure a strategy-focused workforce.
• Manages operating performance through the effective use of the company’s process and structured problem solving.
• Directs & mentors the plant leadership team in the performance of their respective roles.
• Fosters an environment which promotes goals, encourages continuous improvement, and builds customer relationships.
• Develops, controls and critically reviews results of operation in reference to planned objectives.
• Accountable for the day-to-day decisions that directly impact the safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability of the overall plant.
• Attracts, selects, develops, trains, coaches, appraises, and motivates managers and other personnel for key staff positions and the facility.
• Represents the company in the local community to enhance its image and reputation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Engineering or Operations is Strongly Preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of previous Automotive Plant Management Experience is Required.
• Automotive Metal Stamping and Welded / Assembly Expertise is Preferred.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Demonstrated success in effectively and confidently providing “leadership” to employees in a constantly changing environment.
• Must be able to effectively and confidently communicate and coordinate project assignments with employees, customers, and suppliers at all levels of their respective organizations.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Continuous Improvement. Proficient in MS Office.
• The ability to administer policies and procedures dictated by corporate resources.