Plant Manager III

Avancez • Flint, MI

23d

About The Position

The Plant Manager leads and manages the entire Avancez production operation within the customer-centric unit, including materials management, assembly, shipping, quality control, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering. The role develops and administers policies and guidelines for manufacturing operations and ensures operations meet established safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. It also develops and promotes human-resource bench strength throughout the production operation.

The Plant Manager leads the plant leadership team and oversees planning, coordination, and direction of manufacturing activities. The role is accountable for plant staffing and financial performance, KPI-driven improvement, lean manufacturing, policy deployment, customer expectations, and compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001. The position also leads plant safety efforts, supports quoting and new-business development, and maintains standards for plant layout, 5S, and PFEP. Travel of 25% or less is required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years in increasingly complex management positions.
• At least 10 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvements.
• Ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing financial principles.
• Strong logical and analytical skills to resolve complex or unusual business problems.
• Action-oriented and innovative approach to leading manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of plant department functions and roles to facilitate overall plant synergy.
• Proven leadership ability and effective use of teamwork.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interface with and motivate team members at all levels.
• Ability to mentor and teach effective problem-solving methods for plant and customer issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, or Engineering required.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Management (MBA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor the leadership team, helping them develop the skills to coach and mentor their direct reports.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct manufacturing activities, and oversee safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery across plant operations.
• Ensure appropriate plant staffing levels to meet budgeted financial performance.
• Use KPIs to track and monitor performance and implement improvement activities tied to the plant business plan, goals, and issues.
• Drive lean manufacturing through operating procedures, standardized work instructions, and job safety analysis.
• Implement policy deployment to improve plant performance metrics and meet or exceed customer expectations, including productivity and cost-reduction goals.
• Develop, drive, and support plant activities to maintain IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 compliance and achieve customer awards and quality registrations.
• Lead the plant safety committee; assign EHS responsibilities and hold direct reports accountable for safety procedures and proper use of safety devices.
• Work with the Sales Team on quoting and new-business development, including pricing, program management, and plant capacity.
• Maintain high standards for plant layout using 5S and PFEP.
• Ensure the plant adheres to all policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Retirement savings programs with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance resources
• Wellness programs and other benefits supporting health, financial well-being, professional growth, and quality of life

What This Job Offers

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