Plant Manager

Plant Manager

This position is responsible for the successful overall operational and financial performance of a manufacturing site with emphasis on the achievement of annual financial targets and strategies that ensure a safe work environment, consistent achievement of customer quality specifications, consistent achievement of scheduled daily production volumes, 100% on-time delivery, and minimal inventory.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for establishing an annual operating/financial budget aligned with the overall Corporate Strategic goals, including the detailed action plans to achieve/exceed the budget.
• Establish individual Business Unit Action Plans to achieve targeted annual performance metrics -aligned to the monthly metric review and the annual operating/financial budget.
• Establish individual Functional Department strategies to achieve targeted annual performance metrics for the plant -aligned to the monthly metric review and the annual operating/financial budget.
• Maintain a work environment in which Safety and Health of all employees is paramount and all regulatory requirements are met or surpassed.
• Ensure/oversee the effective execution of recruiting, selection, on-boarding, and training process for new staff members.
• Establish robust plant-wide communication, reward, and recognition programs that aid in creating a climate of engagement and motivation for all employees in the facility.
• Ensure that Company-sponsored (Corporate) quality assurance systems are properly employed and timely corrective actions are taken to consistently meet required product specifications.
• Coach, counsel, and develop direct report to exceptional performance, mastery of current roles, and preparation for greater responsibilities.
• Effectively monitor the operational and financial performance of the plant by taking timely corrective action to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Ensure that all Corporate/Company-Wide Policies and Practices are implemented effectively within the plant. Provide input to Corporate/Company-Wide Policies and Practices.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Assessing manufacturing operations and identifying problem areas for corrective action.
• Ability to articulate a vision and a strategic direction easily understood by all level of employees and addresses their needs in addition to the organization’s needs.
• Demonstrate sound leadership and interpersonal skills to maintain a team-oriented working environment that allows for individual differences and provides for individual growth.
• Ability to hold direct reports accountable, in constructive ways, for high performance, provide feedback and coaching that drives continuous performance development.
• Advanced computer skills, including P.C. knowledge and current technology software familiarity
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal relationship skills
• Management/Leadership/Motivational skills

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (Technical Degree is preferred but not required)
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Five (5) to ten (10) year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing knowledge of equipment, tooling processes and quality systems.
• Experience in Production control, Quality, Manufacturing and Tool Engineering
• Knowledge of Automotive OEM system, process, and documentation requirements.