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Plant Manager – Automotive Manufacturing | Ohio, USA
An established Tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a Plant Manager to lead its flagship manufacturing facility in Northern Ohio. This site is a key production hub, supplying acoustic and thermal management components to major global OEMs.
As Plant Manager, you will have full operational responsibility for the site, overseeing production, safety, quality, maintenance, and engineering. You’ll play a central role in driving operational excellence, lean manufacturing practices, and cross-functional leadership across a workforce of over 500 employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate a multi-functional plant team including production, maintenance, engineering, and quality
- Drive operational KPIs: safety, cost, quality, delivery, and productivity
- Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure customer requirements and delivery targets are consistently met
- Collaborate with regional leadership to align plant performance with strategic objectives
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in a senior plant leadership role within automotive manufacturing, preferably in the area of Thermal or Acoustic systems.
- Strong understanding of lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Exceptional people leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
- Ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Background in acoustic or thermal automotive products is a plus
Location: Northern Ohio – commutable to major cities like Cleveland and Toledo
