Assistant Plant Manager

Autokiniton • Bellevue, OH

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About The Position

The Assistant Plant Manager provides leadership and directs and manages plant operations and supporting departments to achieve optimal safety, quality, productivity, and delivery, supporting internal and external customer satisfaction. The role provides customer service, support, and coaching to associates, supervisors, and leaders, and manages the plant’s financial performance.

The position leads and develops the plant’s leadership team and salaried staff; drives problem-solving, productivity improvements, customer cost reductions, staffing and budget compliance; and contributes to quoting and business development. It leads plant safety efforts, assigns environmental health and safety responsibilities, and ensures teams have the tools and materials needed to work safely and efficiently.

The Assistant Plant Manager manages customer and supplier relationships, represents the company in customer visits and meetings, contributes to North America’s strategic business plan, and develops and executes the plant’s strategic plan. The role tracks performance metrics and leads improvement activities across safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and financial performance. It ensures compliance with internal and OSHA procedures and company policies, supports customer expectations and quality registrations, and promotes accountability, collaboration, and the company’s values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field; manufacturing, engineering, or quality is preferred. A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Department Manager in a manufacturing environment, or a combination of degree and experience, with seven years of management experience.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong experience in automotive frame manufacturing and assembly.
• Strong background leading project launches.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing concepts.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to interpret financial and performance data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with quality and environmental measures such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing, engineering, or quality degree background.
• Master’s degree.
• Manufacturing experience in a metals environment.
• Knowledge of plant department functions, roles, and interactions.
• QAD experience and a strong understanding of supply chain.
• Ability to translate progressive operating techniques into practical applications and results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and teach effective problem-solving methods.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage plant operations and supporting departments to achieve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Coach, mentor, supervise, and develop the plant leadership team, salaried staff, and colleagues, including providing feedback and corrective action when needed.
• Identify, select, train, and coach management talent.
• Drive problem-solving for plant and customer issues and implement productivity improvements and customer cost-reduction initiatives.
• Manage plant staffing levels and budget compliance.
• Provide plant input to quoting and business development, including pricing, program management, and plant capacity.
• Lead the plant safety committee, assign EHS responsibilities, and ensure adherence to safety procedures and use of protective equipment.
• Ensure the team has the tools and materials needed to perform work safely and efficiently and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Manage interactions with government officials and customer and supplier interfaces; represent the company during customer visits, surveys, and meetings.
• Contribute to North America’s strategic business plan and develop and execute the plant’s strategic business plan and measurable goals.
• Manage the plant’s financial performance and use company performance metrics to track results and implement improvements.
• Coordinate and communicate North America and plant goals.
• Implement production systems, operating procedures, and work instructions to improve performance and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Lead plant activities supporting customer awards and quality registrations, such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Ensure compliance with internal and OSHA procedures, company policies, and quality requirements.
• Promote accountability, discipline, teamwork, positive working relationships, and corporate values throughout the plant.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance, including temporary housing and travel costs for skilled trades and salaried positions.
• Support for work-life balance and personal and professional priorities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-the-job training.
• Learning management systems and learning and development opportunities.
• Advancement opportunities from within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager