Plant Manager

MAHLE•Tilbury, ON

48d•$175,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As a Plant Manager reporting to the Director of Operations USA/Canada, you will have full P&L responsibility and full up-line responsibility for Production Engineering, Logistics & Operational Excellence, Controlling, Human Resources, and all other functional departments for the MAHLE Tilbury site. You will have overall responsibility for fostering a highly functioning ONE-MAHLE team culture, developing short, mid & long-term business strategies, budgeting, cost reduction, warranty, staffing, safety, and labor relations to achieve organizational performance in line with our strategic plan. This role is responsible for embracing the MAHLE Leadership Principles: Empower with accountability, Trust each other, Inspire for change, and Lead by example. Strive to create an inclusive environment where employees are valued and respected. Take ownership of talent management practices within the team, including diversity, equity and inclusion, learning and development, performance management, and succession planning. Responsible for assisting with the establishment & execution of the strategic long-range plan while also identifying and supporting short-term objectives for BU2 North America. Create roadmaps for Operations, Operational Excellence, Logistics & Production Engineering, including a comprehensive analysis and prioritization of key opportunities regarding sustainable increases in productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction across a range of business processes and functions for the region. Assist with the analysis and prioritization of key opportunities for locations, including areas outside of direct scope (Engineering, Purchasing, Controlling, HR). As needed, include and engage cross-functional & cross-Business Unit members at all levels of the organization to execute initiatives that will drive sustainable results. Work closely with Executive Staff, including Plant Managers, to drive and foster a cultural transformation through the business by building effective matrix teams and driving involvement and talent multiplication to deliver successful business outcomes. Oversee the development of key performance indicators (KPIs). Manage escalated issues related to manufacturing, logistics, operational excellence & production engineering. Lead strategic, complex process improvement projects. Accountable for delivering strategic results from the application of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and effective change management. Support the development of a wide variety of improvement initiatives, workshops and projects designed to improve throughput time, flexibility, quality and value utilizing lean techniques such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), 8-D, Problem Solving and Value Analysis which result in significant efficiency improvements. Maintain a culture which supports disciplined & systematic process management, has data-driven decision making & where continuous improvement is aligned with established strategy & objectives. Serve as a leader of change and innovation. Challenge the status quo, effectively influence others (at all levels of the organization) to embrace change, overcome resistance and seek out outstanding ideas and implement. Establish measurement systems where needed to identify opportunities and to quantify implemented improvements. All other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in production operations management, Engineering, Business or related discipline is required.
Minimum of 15+ years of experience, including experience in manufacturing processes.
10+ years in progressive levels of management for a Tier 1 global or multi-national company as a Plant Manager.
Proven track record for delivering strategic results and executing effective change management.
Well-developed leadership and project management capabilities with demonstrated success in completing core-business, cross-functional and cross-cultural projects are required.
Strong foundational knowledge of the P&L.
Excellent vision regarding benchmarking and year over year progress is fundamental to this role.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Embrace the MAHLE Leadership Principles: Empower with accountability, Trust each other, Inspire for change, Lead by example.
Foster autonomy and development.
Practice collaboration and communicate in an honest and authentic way.
Utilize differences to make us stronger.
Create enthusiasm for MAHLE’s future by establishing an environment that supports innovation and entrepreneurship.
Make and keep commitments. Receive feedback before giving feedback.
Strive to create an inclusive environment in which employees are valued and respected.
Take ownership of talent management practices within the team, including diversity, equity and inclusion, learning and development, performance management, and succession planning.
Assist with the establishment & execution of the strategic long-range plan while also identifying and supporting short-term objectives for BU2 North America.
Create roadmaps for Operations, Operational Excellence, Logistics & Production Engineering which includes a comprehensive analysis and prioritization of key opportunities regarding sustainable increases in productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction across a range of business processes and functions for the region.
Assist with the analysis and prioritization of key opportunities for locations, including areas outside of direct scope (Engineering, Purchasing, Controlling, HR).
Include and engage cross-functional & cross-Business Unit members at all levels of the organization to execute initiatives that will drive sustainable results.
Work closely with Executive Staff, including Plant Managers, to drive and foster a cultural transformation through the business by building effective matrix teams and driving involvement and talent multiplication to deliver successful business outcomes.
Oversee the development key performance indicators (KPIs).
Manage escalated issues related to manufacturing, logistics, operational excellence & production engineering.
Lead strategic, complex process improvement projects.
Deliver strategic results from the application of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and effective change management.
Support the development of a wide variety of improvement initiatives, workshops and projects designed to improve throughput time, flexibility, quality and value utilizing lean techniques such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), 8-D, Problem Solving and Value Analysis which result in significant efficiency improvements.
Maintain a culture which supports disciplined & systematic process management, has data driven decision making & where continuous improvement is aligned with established strategy & objectives.
Serve as a leader of change and innovation.
Challenge status quo, effectively influence others (at all levels of the organization) to embrace change, overcome resistance and seek out outstanding ideas and implement.
Establish measurement systems where needed to identify opportunities and to quantify implemented improvements.
Perform all other duties and projects as assigned.