Plant Manager

About the role

Lead and manage the entire Android production operation within the customer-centric unit, including materials management, assembly, shipping, quality control, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering. Develop and administer policies and guidelines applicable to manufacturing operations. Ensure operations meet established objectives including safety, quality, delivery, and cost; and develop and promote human resource bench strength throughout all levels of the entire production operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor the leadership team and provide them with the skills to lead, coach, and mentor their direct reports.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct overall Android manufacturing activities; ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery of all Android plant operations and team members.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet the budgeted financial performance of Android plant operations.
• Direct the utilization of Android KPIs to track, monitor, and implement required improvement activities related to the business plan, goals, and issues of the plant location.
• Drive implementation of lean manufacturing using required operating procedures, standardized work instructions, and job safety analysis.
• Implement policy deployment to improve plant performance metrics and meet or exceed customer expectations (productivity goals, cost reduction goals, etc.).
• Develop, drive, and support plant activities towards maintaining IATF 16949/ISO14001 compliance and achieving customer awards and quality registrations.
• Lead the plant safety committee; assign clear responsibilities for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and hold all direct reports accountable for following safety procedures and ensuring safety devices are properly utilized.
• Work with the Sales Team to provide input into quoting and new business development activities (pricing, program management, plant capacity, etc.).
• Maintain high standards in plant layout applying 5S and PFEP.
• Ensure plant adheres to all Android policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Management, Business, or Engineering); Master’s Degree in Business Management preferred (MBA).
• 5+ years in increasingly complex management positions with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes in the automotive industry.
• Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvements.
• Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing financial principles.
• Strong logic and analytical skills to direct resolution of complex or unusual business problems.
• Action-oriented and innovative in leading manufacturing operations.
• Process knowledge of plant department functions and roles to facilitate overall plant synergy.
• Proven leadership ability and utilization of teamwork.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interface with and motivate all levels of team members.
• Ability to mentor and teach team members effective problem-solving methods for related plant and customer problems/issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Travel

Travel required: Yes, 25% or less.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Competitive Benefits

Traits/Values

• Integrity
• Respect
• Courage
• Impact