Plant Manager - Manufacturing

Summary:

Our award-winning client is a Global, Tier 1 & 2 automotive manufacturer seeking a Plant Manager for their Chattanooga, TN plant. The Plant Manager will work with all functional areas to drive the business. Understand the plant metrics, the business plan to meet all areas within the metrics and how and when to react to correct or improve performance in the plant.

Responsibilities:

• Play an essential role in the health & safety and quality audit process.
• Lean Leader for the facility.
• Collaborate with accounting for financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting for the plant.
• Responsible for the profitable management of multiple customers in a JIT manner maintaining world class quality and customer relationships in a safe manner.
• Employ best methods, VIEW, VAVE, TQM, and other management strategies to achieve goals and continuously improve systems, processes and develop staff.
• Implement and maintain a continuous improvement process.
• Work with customers/partners in developing manufacturing strategy, planning, cost reductions, and business planning.
• Lead and direct a workforce of hourly and salaried employees through a management team and manage the supply base while minimizing inventory.

Required Qualifications:

• 8 - 10 years progressive related experience at a senior management level or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience to perform the requirements of the position.
• In depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Commerce.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation including Health and Safety & Environment and Employment, Industrial Relations, accounting principles and supply contract administration.
• Strongly demonstrated general management skills including team building, JIT process-based manufacturing, automotive industry experience, cost management, material/logistics, forecasting and planning, problem solving, conflict resolution, quality management, strong customer relationship background and attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.