Plant Manager

Metal Technologies•Ravenna, MI

About The Position

This position is responsible for the overall management, direction, coordination and profitability of manufacturing operations. Leads and develops functional department managers including product/process engineering, scheduling, maintenance, melt, mold and processing. Ensures plants’ safety, quality, productivity, and financial requirements are attained. Develops, approves, and ensures compliance with plants’ operating and capital budgets. Lead cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives. Interacts with all levels of the organization, including external suppliers and customers. Leads, drives, and supports cost and efficiency improvements, and drives the continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

Automotive supplier experience and knowledge of the APQP process required.
Must possess a proven track record of strong performance related to plant safety, quality, productivity, and financial requirements.
Requires direct experience related to Quality Management, Purchasing, Product Management, and Plant Management / Operations.
BS in Business or Engineering and a Master’s Degree preferred.
8-10 years of industrial / foundry experience with P&L responsibility and positive performance strongly required.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacture and Six Sigma experience preferred.
DuPont STOP experience / formal safety program knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates skills in the following areas: Critical decision-making, participative management, project management, quality management, and financial planning.
Must be able to interpret financial statements and make needed operational changes to drive positive and sustainable results.
Must have strong managerial, leadership, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of PC’s, Windows applications, and B & L program.
Must have strong negotiating skills.
Must have strong skill set related to customer communication and relationship building.
Must have strong presentation skills and dynamic personality.
Demonstrates strategic thinking and planning ability, knowledge and experience in development of long range business plans.
Demonstrates the ability to interpret data and knowledge of plant functional areas.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with employees, customers, suppliers, and support functions within the Company and members of the community required.