Plant Manager

Plant Manager- Job Post

Full Job Description

The Plant Manager will lead the Plant Operation Teams. The Plant Manager will lead a team of functional manufacturing leaders (Engineering, Production. Continuous Improvement, Materials, Quality, Tool & Die and Maintenance) and have oversite for operations associates across the site.

• 10 years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership in a high-volume, high-precision, complex manufacturing environment and experience overseeing an operation of 200 employees.
• Master’s/ bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or demonstrated equivalent experience applying lean manufacturing principles and standardized work i.e. Hoshin Kanri.
  
  
  

Our Preferred Requirements

• A master’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or a technical field.
• Experience in high volume, automotive stamping and assembly.
• Major new model/new facility launch experience.
• Deep manufacturing engineering technical capabilities.
• Hands on leader who has strong relationship building skills and experience interfacing with hourly and salaried employees.
• Ability to drive cultural transformation.
• Deep understanding of managing cost constraints, demonstrating strong financial acumen.
• Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.
  
  
  

Excellence

• Create a culture of proactive safety ensuring our most valuable asset, our team members, get home safely every day.
• Leverage data and insights to drive lean improvements that deliver on quality and cost targets.
• Continually seek opportunities and inspire others to improve processes and outcomes, leveraging KPIs and the PDCA model.
• Holds self and others accountable for excellence and adherence to operational and behavioral expectations.
• Effectively collaborates with Manufacturing Managers and Hourly Employees to set standards and lead by example at all levels of the organization.
• Develop “leaders as teachers” and prioritizes ongoing development and evaluation of employee performance to continually create high performing teams that deliver results for the Thai Summit Kentucky Corporation (TSK).
• Lead implementation of the TSK Production System aligned with lean principles and behaviors to drive structured problem solving at all levels of the organization.
• Lead transformation and change management efforts to advance the company’s competitiveness.
• Address risk, concerns, and recognizes achievements of their team.
  
  
  

Focus

• Serve as a positive change agent driving results and leveraging relationships to get things done.
• Establish and operationalize local vision and mission through clear goal setting and communication through structured operational cadences.
• Ensure operational stability by implementing disciplined processes and standards, meeting jobs per hour, rolled -throughput-yield, quality, and other key metrics.
• Strong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and crisis manage when necessary.
• Lead costs reductions and manages plant resources responsibly and for the betterment of the plant operations and profitability.
  
  
  

Collaboration

• Create a servant leadership culture by demonstrating self-awareness and a deep understanding of employee's aspirations, strengths, and well-being, evidenced by employee engagement scores, regular impactful check-ins, and effective time spent on the plant floor.
• Leverage staffs to build an inclusive culture allowing for diverse viewpoints and mutual respect.
• Foster collaboration on best practices, standardized work, and building networks across functional areas.
• Build strong relationships with employees, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to bring the full force of TSK’s capability to create value.
• Consistently demonstrates empathy by going to Gemba, engaging regularly with employees on the plant floor to listen and problem-solve.
• Role model authenticity and inspires through charismatic communication and leading by example.
• Bring a high level of energy and effort to all tasks.