Plant Manager

Midway Products Brand•Hudson, IN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager sets overall plant policies and procedures to ensure effective operations consistent with the MPS values and philosophy. This role coordinates and directs all functions of facility operations, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Finance. The Plant Manager aligns operational objectives with overall business objectives, manages operating performance through the MPS process and structured problem-solving, and directs and mentors the plant leadership team. This position fosters an environment that promotes Midway Products Group goals, encourages continuous improvement, and builds customer relationships. The Plant Manager develops, controls, and critically reviews operational results against planned objectives, and is accountable for day-to-day decisions impacting safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability. This role also involves attracting, selecting, developing, training, coaching, appraising, and motivating managers and other personnel. Additionally, the Plant Manager represents the company in the local community and treats all team members with respect and dignity. Other tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering or Operations preferred.
Ten years' experience in a related field, preferably with an automotive supplier.
3+ years managing direct reports.
Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
Demonstrated success in effectively and confidently providing "leadership" to employees in a constantly changing environment.
Must be able to effectively and confidently communicate and coordinate project assignments with employees, customers, and suppliers at all levels of their respective organizations.
Experience with lean, six sigma, and/or continuous improvement.
Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

Sets overall plant policies and procedures to ensure effective operations consistent with the MPS values and philosophy.
Coordinates and directs through managers, all functions of facility operations, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Finance.
Aligns operational objectives with the overall business objectives to ensure a strategy-focused workforce.
Manages operating performance through the effective use of the MPS process and structured problem solving.
Directs and mentors the plant leadership team in the performance of their respective roles.
Fosters an environment which promotes Midway Products Group goals, encourages continuous improvement, and builds customer relationships.
Develops, controls, and critically reviews results of operation in reference to planned objectives.
Accountable for the day-to-day decisions that directly impact the safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability of the overall plant.
Attracts, selects, develops, trains, coaches, appraises, and motivates managers and other personnel for key staff positions and the facility.
Represents the company in the local community to enhance its image and reputation.
Treats all team members with respect & dignity.
Performs other tasks as assigned.