Assistant Plant Manager responsible for day-to-day operations at automotive plant in Vance, AL. Leading teams, ensuring quality standards, and fostering customer relations.
Responsibilities
Establishing and leading cultural change in a participative work environment
Actively supporting launch activities for all OEM plant customers
Sets long term goals and objectives for the company to keep, anticipate and plan for future endeavors
Performs a quality review of the various functions
Communicate & realize the vision in terms that the team can understand and know how they each contribute, and what is required to achieve said vision
Recognizing and understanding the requirements of our internal and external customers and is dedicated to establishing the highest industry standards for quality, value, service & technology
Determines the risks associated with production and develop contingencies based on the needs of the customers
Evaluate the leadership within the plant, coach, and mentor to develop the team into a cohesive team with development and succession plans for high potentials, enable a culture of succession planning and career development
Ensures compliance with the following legislation: OHSA, Human Rights, and Employment Standards
Direct and coordinate plant operations within company policies and procedures and strives for continuous improvement of process improvements
Schedules and conducts plant meetings to keep employees abreast of the outlook of the plant and discuss long range goals
Attends scheduled corporate training and meetings and community events, as necessary
Performs any other duties as required in pursuance to the function of this position or as directed
Allocates workload, if necessary, to ensure all teams are fully staffed and able to complete work goals
Sets long term goals and objectives for the facility to keep anticipate and plan for future endeavors
Attains production goals and efficiencies while controlling and reducing costs with full plant responsibility
Interacts with vendors, nearby customers, operations manager, and suppliers to ensure the plant provides superior customer service
Optimizes the plant profitability, production, quality, and service to exceed industry standards and secure a market leadership position
Directs production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of the plant
Develop plans for the efficient use of materials, machines, and human resources
Research best industry practices in all areas of the operation and modifies and implements them into the facility
Drives the budget development process and develops strategies to achieve organization goals
Defines projects, schedules, and strategies to impact production cost, quality, and performance
Calculates labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas.
Requirements
5-10 years’ experience in a management function within the automotive industry
Previous experience overseeing an operation producing automotive seats, interiors, or instrument panels
Experience in complex supply chains and high complexity manufacturing environments
Experience with High Performance Work Teams
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Planning and Organization skills
Time Management and Prioritization skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work in a team environment
High attention to detail
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Experience working with OEM customers for various topics including quality and operations
Understanding of manufacturing assembly, sequencing, and equipment principles.
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