Plant Manager

Under the direction of the Sr Director of Manufacturing, the Plant Manager is responsible for directing and managing the day-to-day functioning and long-term improvements of the injection molding operations.

Essential Functions:

• Strong injection molding expertise to deliver the optimal results. Technically capable of mentoring production on best practices within injection molding
• Develop a strong lean culture within the manufacturing environment. Support and help lead I4.0 initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate workflow and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Continually Improve plant quality performance. Align resources to focus on the highest priority improvements.
• Assist in determining root cause of customer complaints related to production and develop plans to eliminate errors.
• Build a high functioning team that properly supports manufacturing operations. Focus on development for individuals’ growth.
• Foster a plant culture of teamwork and develop a highly engaged workforce.
• Develop short- and long-term succession planning for the plant.
• Follow production schedules to meet customer demand, while minimizing inventory investment.
• Ensure the use of appropriate PPE in the required areas of operation.
• Drive continual improvements in safety performance.
• Monitor and report key production metrics to senior management and develop new metrics as needed.
• Ensure the team achieves manufacturing targets. Develop actions plans for targets that are off track.
• Prepare required production, staffing, financial, etc. reports as required.
• Support the overall organizational strategy by executing components of manufacturing strategy within the plant.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels within all assigned departments. Identify future staffing needs.
• Ensure the development and training of staff on standard work instructions and work procedures.

Other Functions

• Responsible for time and attendance, completing performance/competency evaluations, competency/training logs, provide feedback, motivations, and disciplinary actions for employees in assigned departments
• Assist the Director of NA Manufacturing on the molding capacity plan, capital budget, and operational budget. Identify current and future needs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications (skills, knowledge, experience)

• Prior injection molding experience/knowledge of best practices
• Strong background in continuous improvement, six sigma/lean, experience, and aptitude in I4.0
• Good communication, oral and written
• Automotive experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5-10 years of manufacturing experience in manufacturing management
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to travel by car and air, domestically
• Ability to work non-standard hours and on weekends
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and adequate insurance.