Manager Plant Operations

Yanfeng · Holland, MI · 6 days ago

On-siteProductFull-time

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. With more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide, the technical team of 4,200 experts spans 10 R&D centers and regional offices, offering complete capabilities including engineering, software development, styling, and test validation. Specializing in smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers in exploring future mobility and delivering leading cabin solutions.

About the role

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the Manufacturing Operations of the facility and the Operations staff. This role plans, organizes, and directs the manufacturing operation to ensure the most effective return on assets, obtainment of production schedules, meeting customer requirements, and overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the manufacturing operation to ensure the obtainment of production schedules in a safe and efficient manner.
Monitor daily established KPIs to ensure customer requirements are met.
Provide root cause analysis of production and quality issues and make appropriate decisions based on risk analysis.
Develop and implement action plans to meet or exceed KPIs when they are not met.
Lead YFIMS and YF iOS plant floor initiatives to ensure Operations compliance.
Oversee staff levels within each department by shift and ensure not to exceed authorized levels.
Monitor and control planned and unexpected overtime.
Assure that all plant guidelines and procedures are adhered to.
Communicate regularly with direct reports and management and supervise their performance in all functions, including performance evaluation.
Provide Plant Manager a daily production update and weekly summary.

Additional responsibilities may include:

Provide Plant Manager monthly production information for monthly MOR.
Manage department managers reporting into the role, including CI, Maintenance, Tooling, Launch, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production Managers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a similar field. Equivalent work experience may also be considered.
7–10 years of manufacturing experience.
5–9 years of experience within the automotive industry.
Experience in automotive injection molding, assembly, or other ancillary processes (paint, vacuum forming, IMGL).
Ability and willingness to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
Computer literacy.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient organizational skills.
Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise.

Physical Ability Requirements