Plant Manager -Manufacturing

Holman•Bartlett, IL

18h•$120,730 - $187,130

About The Position

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around. The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. Holman is currently accepting applications for the position of Plant Manager. Principal Purpose of Position: Plan and direct the operations of all production departments. Establish priorities for production schedules based on new product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply. Monitor daily production to ensure production quotas are met and targeted deadlines are achieved. Understand performance metrics; analyze trends to understand performance opportunities and to close gaps. Provide necessary support during new product development and rollout, and startups of new equipment. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies and procedures, programs and practices. Anticipate the needs of the customer, plant and department in order to provide goods and services at the highest quality and the lowest cost. Monitor and manage department budget and spending. Provide leadership and mentoring to Shop Supervisors. Responsible for the hiring, development, discipline and termination for plant employees. Develop manpower requirements based on production guidelines. Work with department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, service and delivery with the sales function. Champions safety for the department while influencing plant wide safety performance. Responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations including, air, water and other environmental emission standards Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Management, or other related field required or equivalent years of experience in production manufacturing required.
Valid driver’s license.
5+ years of previous management experience.
Proven ability to prioritize and execute upon aggressive goals, objectives, and action items.
Previous large team leadership required including leading multiple teams and functions simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Previous Plant Manager experience is highly recommended and preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct the operations of all production departments.
Establish priorities for production schedules based on new product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply.
Monitor daily production to ensure production quotas are met and targeted deadlines are achieved.
Understand performance metrics; analyze trends to understand performance opportunities and to close gaps.
Provide necessary support during new product development and rollout, and startups of new equipment.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies and procedures, programs and practices.
Anticipate the needs of the customer, plant and department in order to provide goods and services at the highest quality and the lowest cost.
Monitor and manage department budget and spending.
Provide leadership and mentoring to Shop Supervisors.
Responsible for the hiring, development, discipline and termination for plant employees.
Develop manpower requirements based on production guidelines.
Work with department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, service and delivery with the sales function.
Champions safety for the department while influencing plant wide safety performance.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations including, air, water and other environmental emission standards
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.