Plant Operations Director

4 weeks ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States The Diez Group Full time
Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of a tier one automotive blanking and stamping supplier. This role involves leading the manufacturing facility to provide the best solutions and service to the supply chain and customers. The successful candidate will define current and long-term objectives for safety, service, quality, and employees, and deploy resources effectively. They will establish and communicate clear goals, strategy, and deliverables, and support a high-performance work team that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations through the oversight of shipping, receiving, production, and maintenance activities
Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
Be responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping
Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
Commit to plant safety procedures and hold others accountable for adherence
Responsible for hiring, performance management, employee relations, monitoring employee productivity, training, and disciplinary measures that foster self-correcting employees
Responsible to enforce and support company policies and procedures, escalating matters of importance
Responsible for ensuring ISO/TS standards and regulations are adhered to
Regularly inspect the plant floor and equipment to ensure everything is working properly, including the grounds and truck yard
Work closely with all internal plant and corporate functions, including sales, marketing, quality, procurement, finance, and human resources
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, getting firsthand customer information, and establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers
Other duties as assigned by senior management

Requirements

Demonstrated strong leadership skills
Proven work experience as a plant manager and managerial experience
Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources)
Familiarity with automotive aluminum and steel blanking equipment and technical expertise
Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes
Computer literacy
Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Able to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time while meeting deadlines

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred. Formal education may be substituted with experience and training when competency in the position is demonstrated
8+ years previous experience in the manufacturing field required, preferably in steel and aluminum
8+ years progressive managerial experience required
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong financial and business acumen, including knowledge of market trends, technology, and best practices

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