Plant Manager - Automotive
Sunbolt Recruiting•Findlay, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Plant Manager oversees daily operations at an automotive parts facility, including production, quality, maintenance, safety, and cost, with accountability for customer delivery and program launch. This role builds a high-performance team and drives continuous improvement. The Plant Manager reports to the VP of Operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience, including recent plant management in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
- Experience meeting Tier 1 customer delivery and quality expectations.
- Track record with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and OEE.
- Experience leading operational and cultural change; union experience a plus depending on the site.
- Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Superior written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree a plus.
Responsibilities
- Own the plant's production strategy, KPIs, and budget, and meet customer delivery and quality requirements.
- Build a high-performance team measured on safety, OEE, PPM, cost, and delivery.
- Support new program launch and capacity planning.
- Sustain IATF 16949 discipline on the floor in partnership with quality.
- Analyze production reports and improve cost, scrap, cycle time, and on-time delivery.
- Drive Lean, 5S, and OEE, and own EHS compliance.
Benefits
- 401k with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life, accident, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance available for out-of-area candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
