Plant Operations Manager

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, engineering, and quality.
• Drive operational excellence by improving safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost performance.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term operational plans aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including scrap reduction, downtime analysis, and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with IATF, customer, environmental, health, safety, and company standards.
• Monitor plant performance and achieve budget, productivity, and EBITDA goals.
• Lead and develop employees through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Support new product launches and aftermarket business opportunities.
• Participate in internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree in engineering or business is preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of manufacturing experience. Prefer automotive manufacturing experience. 5+ years of leadership experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge & Skills: Manufacturing operations and continuous improvement, IATF and quality management systems, financial and cost management, project and time management, leadership, coaching, and employee development, problem-solving and decision-making, Microsoft Office proficiency, strong communication and organizational skills.

Core Competencies

• Leadership
• Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Acumen
• Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement

Blue EQ Competencies

• Motivation
• Integrity
• Monitoring
• Impulse Control
• Anticipation
• Conflict Management

Working Conditions

• Occasional domestic and international travel.
• Manufacturing environment with moderate physical activity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.