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**Seeking a Plant Manager for an opportunity with a tier 1 automotive supplier in a newly acquired metal stamping facility.

Relocation is available We have a fully furnished apartment you can stay in if needed.

Bonus is available (typically 15-20%)**

Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and overall administration of plant operations. He/she will oversee staffing and production, and oversee the development and direction of the management team to drive the growth of production, revenue and the quality of goods produced in the facility.

Job Duties

• Establish the overall vision and direction for the implementation of plant administration.
• Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve corporate performance.
• Monitor departmental performance against goals to ensure that progress is being made and that corrective action is taken if necessary.
• Meet regularly with department heads/business unit leaders; facilitate resolution of issues/problems between business units and/or departments.
• Responsible for appropriate staff levels to meet the requirements of the facility.
• Assists with recruitment, hiring, terminations, and performance management.
• Manage the morale in the facility by setting and demonstrating a strong business ethic for dealing with employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Enhance and develop policies, procedures, and service systems to meet the goals of the facility.
• Review and approve plans for the control of planned output, budget spending, material efficiency, engineering effectiveness, and human resources.
• Budget preparation and monitoring of P&L.
• Monitor financial performance to ensure the facility is meeting or exceeding budgetary commitment.

Requirements

• Degree in mechanical engineering or diploma in engineering technology; or 10 years work experience in a production environment
• Superior mechanical aptitude
• Labour Relations knowledge and/or work experience
• Contract administration knowledge and/or work experience
• Effective interpersonal and supervisory skills, with a strong focus on plant and business processes.
• Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.
• A clear and solid understanding of personnel policies, practices, procedures and other operational issues faced by the organization.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry