Plant Manager

AAM•North Vernon, IN

About The Position

AAM is searching for a Plant Manager to join our team at our North Vernon, IN, location. As a Plant Manager you will you will be responsible for the planning, directing and coordinating of all the organization’s operations. You will also be responsible for improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability through the implementation of effective methods and strategies while managing a team of managers, supervisors and other direct reports. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in manufacturing/machining with in the automotive industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business management, manufacturing or related field
5+ years progressive leadership experience within an automotive environment.
Solid and extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, daily operations, material handling, quality criteria, safety and human resource issues
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others; including, but not limited to, all levels of management, associates and customers.
Strong level of planning, organizational and analytical abilities to troubleshoot where problems are complex.
Prior Lean Kaizen manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of action plans required to achieve the business plan.
Work with the corporate staff to ensure adequate resources are in place to meet business objectives.
Plan and direct the manufacturing activities working closely with all departments in order to promote a safe working environment, establish standards of performance, progress measurements, and interdepartmental flow.
Determine staffing levels, shift requirements, operating schedules, and make recommendations regarding machinery.
Create an accident free culture by implementing, supporting and training as required to comply with all facets of the company’s environmental, health and safety systems.
Analyze production capacity and workload in order to determine machine usage and establish required labor hours.
Manage Facility Staff with overall responsibility for Operations associates in manufacturing areas.
Provide technical leadership for new product/process development including machine retool activities and prototype manufacturing.
Participate in design review process in order to ensure manufacturability was considered in design and product specifications are clear
Review financial statements and data and utilize financial data to improve profitability
Prepare and control operational budgets
Plan effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company
Understanding of 5S, demonstrate S4 principles in daily job duties.
Show attention to detail, maintain a productive attitude and have willingness to take the extra steps needed to ensure the job is done correctly.
All other duties as assigned.