PLANT MANAGER OOJ - 29978

Job Description

A Plant Manager, or Operations Manager, is responsible for overseeing the operations of a manufacturing plant from coordination to overall production. Their duties include managing day-to-day operations, maintaining plant equipment, and developing strategies to create optimal plant performance.

PLANT MANAGER

Global, Tier 1 & 2 automotive manufacturer seeks a PLANT MANAGER for the Lithonia, GA plant!!

Experience with Tier 1 seating manufacturing or interior parts / cockpit assembly plant is a MUST! !

Union plant experience strongly preferred!!

Position Summary

Global Tier 1 & 2 automotive supplier seeks a metrics-driven PLANT MANAGER with excellent continuous improvement / lean manufacturing successes!! Ability to work with all functional areas to drive the business. Understand the plant metrics, the business plan to meet all areas within the metrics and how and when to react to correct or improve performance in the plant.

Job Responsibility

Lean Leader for the facility

This position is responsible for the profitable management of multiple customers in a JIT manner maintaining world class quality and customer relationships in a safe manner.

Lead and direct a workforce of hourly and salaried employees through a management team and manage the supply base while minimizing inventory

Work with customer / partner in developing manufacturing strategy, planning, cost reductions, and business planning

Employ best methods, VIEW, VAVE, TQM, and other management strategies to achieve goals and continuously improve systems, processes and develop staff

Implement and maintain continuous improvement process

Collaborate with accounting for financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting for the plant

Play an essential role in the health & safety and quality audit process.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Commerce

Eight to ten years progressive related experience at a senior management level or an equivalent

combination of education and relevant experience to perform the requirements of the position

Strongly demonstrated general management skills including team building, JIT process-based

manufacturing, automotive industry experience, cost management, material / logistics, forecasting and planning, problem solving, conflict resolution, quality management, strong customer relationship

background and attitude

Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills

Knowledge of applicable legislation including Health and Safety & Environment and Employment, Industrial Relations, accounting principles and supply contract administration

In depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Global Tier 1 automotive supplier with over 60 plants and 7000 employees offering solid succession planning!!

OOJ - 29978