Plant Operations Director

1 day ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Delaco Steel Corp Full time
Job Title: Plant Manager

Delaco Steel Corp is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Manager to oversee the operations of our tier one automotive blanking and stamping supplier. The successful candidate will lead the manufacturing facility to safely provide the best solutions and service to the supply chain and customers.

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 fosters 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.
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.
Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has supervisory responsibilities of plant management and maintenance personnel.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field is 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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