Plant Manager – Fasteners

Stellenbeschreibung:

Cascade strategic objectives, KPIs, and leadership messages to site personnel
Set expectations for direct and matrixed reports
Plan and implement regular communications plans
Mentor, coach, and engage the team; provide performance feedback
Manage support-function and legal stakeholders
Drive employee engagement, development, recognition, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development
Address complex employee-relations issues with HR, Legal, and union representatives
Implement Lean principles and a lean management system across plant functions
Own the plant P&L and understand the full P&L
Own environmental, health, safety, and facilities management for the site
Drive Quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives and share best practices
Measure transformational activities including productivity, inventory, Lean, people, and communications
Conduct GEMBA walks and lead daily performance and accountability meetings
Partner with centers of excellence and manufacturing engineers on automation, technology, and process improvements
Drive leader standard work for inventory, safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and Lean
Set and monitor product standards; develop corrective actions and resolve customer chargebacks
Coordinate facility and equipment maintenance, modifications, and capital assets
Participate in S&OP/IBP, financial, quality, and safety review meetings
Prepare and maintain production reports and records
Manage manufacturing P&L, conversion cost, material productivity, budgets, expenditures, and resource efficiency
Review production schedules and orders; coordinate inventory, staffing, work procedures, and duty assignments
Coordinate with S&OP processes to balance supply and demand
Implement production tracking and quality-control systems
Analyze operational reports and resolve production problems with technical and administrative staff
Support new product and process development
Review and update the ProTrak system
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

Bachelor's or university degree in engineering or another related technical discipline, or equivalent qualifying experience
Excellent written and verbal leadership and communication skills
Significant manufacturing management experience
Deep understanding of manufacturing principles and production systems
Effective budget management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage, create, and develop strong teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks with multiple priorities
Prior experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and corporate safety initiatives
Proficiency with recognized quality systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
Computer skills using HR, QA, Safety, ERP, and other information systems
Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, and safety practices
Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
Prior experience working in matrix structures
Preferred: prior roles as Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Supply Chain leader, and/or Quality leader in manufacturing
Preferred: 8+ years of manufacturing management experience
Preferred: MBA or other advanced degree
Preferred: experience with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) strategies
Preferred: experience in metals and/or plastics manufacturing
Preferred: experience in distribution and logistics management
Preferred: Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Preferred: direct experience implementing a Lean manufacturing or Lean enterprise culture

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing management, Lean principles, and P&L ownership while effectively leading teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in managing complex employee relations and implementing quality systems to enhance operational efficiency.