What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager (Automotive Plastics/Injection Molding) position at Human Capital Ventures?
Our Client is a large multinational corporation and top-tier supplier to the Automotive industry specializing in high-quality injection-molded components for a wide range of applications. As a result of continued growth and expansion, they are looking to appoint a General Manager to their North Metro-Detroit facility to provide general business management, plant leadership, and oversight of manufacturing operations.
As a General Manager, you will provide leadership and oversee manufacturing operations while supporting all departments to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality, and safety. Your goal is to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction while driving operational excellence and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
If you have a background in leadership overseeing high-performing teams with expertise in plastics molding operations and automotive component manufacturing with full P&L responsibility, we would like to hear from you. As a General Manager, you will have the chance to lead impactful projects, collaborate with senior leadership, and contribute to the long-term success and expansion of our operations, with a clear path for advancement.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the financial performance of the plant.
- Manage the business plan, and its objectives, and revise as necessary.
- Provide direction and leadership consistent with the plant's business plan goals.
- Provide leadership to meet customer expectations in all areas.
- Drive plant activities toward achieving customer awards and certifications (QS-9000).
- Monitor and drive continuous improvement activities in all departments of the operation.
- Perform administrative/functional management of all elements of the operation.
- Oversee compliance with all internal and OSHA-required safety procedures.
- Interface with customers and suppliers as required.
- Manage the process technology expertise to keep a competitive advantage.
- Identify key measurables that support business plan goals.
- Identify training needs within the plant and review current training programs.
- Provide leadership through adherence to all company policies and procedures.
- Provide support for corporate activities, i.e., A3P, Quoting, Costing, and Procedure development.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
Requirements:
- With 10–15 years managing operations in plastic injection molding or other plastic processing such as Blow Molding, Compression Molding, or Thermoforming.
- Experience in a plant producing automotive or plastic injection-molded components.
- Strong background in manufacturing, preferably in plastics, with proven P&L responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to identify complex issues, analyze related information, and implement effective solutions.
Location: North Detroit Metro, MI
Term: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 P/A - Negotiable on Experience
Benefits: Strong Bonus, Car Allowance, Excellent PTO, 401K Matching, Strong Healthcare More!
At Human Capital Ventures, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of our business. We believe in creating supportive and inclusive environments where everyone can thrive, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or ability. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000
