Movement Search and Delivery
Our client is a global Tier One Automotive Supplier.
About the role:
As a Plant Manager reporting to the Director of Operations USA/Canada, you will be full P&L responsibility in addition to full up line responsibility for Production Engineering, Logistics & Operational Excellence, Controlling, Human Resources and all other functional departments for the Tilbury site. You will have overall responsibility for fostering a highly functioning team culture, developing short, mid & long-term business strategies, budgeting, cost reduction, warranty, staffing, safety and labor relations to achieve organizational performance in line with our strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strive to create an inclusive environment in which employees are valued and respected.
- Take ownership of talent management practices within the team. This includes, but is not limited to, diversity, equity and inclusion, learning and development, performance management, and succession planning.
- Responsible for assisting with the establishment & execution of the strategic long
range plan while also identifying and supporting short term objectives.
- Create roadmaps for Operations, Operational Excellence, Logistics & Production Engineering which includes a comprehensive analysis and prioritization of key opportunities regarding sustainable increases in productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction across a range of business processes and functions for the region.
- Assist with the analysis and prioritization of key opportunities for locations, including areas outside of direct scope (Engineering, Purchasing, Controlling, HR). As needed, include and engage cross functional & cross
- Work closely with Executive Staff, including Plant Managers, to drive and foster a cultural transformation through the business by building effective matrix teams and driving involvement and talent multiplication to deliver successful business outcomes.
- Oversee the development key performance indicators (KPIs). Manage escalated issues related to manufacturing, logistics, operational excellence, and production engineering.
- Lead strategic, complex process improvement projects.
- Accountable for delivering strategic results from the application of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and effective change management.
- Support the development of a wide variety of improvement initiatives, workshops and projects designed to improve throughput time, flexibility, quality and value utilizing lean techniques such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), 8-D, Problem Solving and Value Analysis which result in significant efficiency improvements.
- Maintain a culture which supports disciplined and systematic process management, has data driven decision making and where continuous improvement is aligned with established strategy & objectives.
- Serve as a leader of change and innovation. Challenge status quo, effectively influence others (at all levels of the organization) to embrace change, overcome resistance and seek out outstanding ideas and implement.
- Establish measurement systems where needed to identify opportunities and to quantify implemented improvements.
Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in production operations management, Engineering, Business or related discipline is required; MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 15+ years of experience, including experience in manufacturing processes, with 10+ years in progressive levels of management for Tier 1 global or multi-national company as a Plant Manager.
- Proven track record for delivering strategic results and executing effective change management. Well-developed leadership and project management capabilities with demonstrated success in completing core-business, cross-functional and cross-cultural projects are required.
- Strong foundational knowledge of the P&L.
- Excellent vision regarding benchmarking and year-over-year progress is fundamental to this role.
About Movement Search and Delivery
MOVEMENT is a national executive search firm that connects companies with exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, information technology, sales, legal, and human resources.
How to Apply
Apply through this posting and a member of the Movement Search and Delivery team will review your application. For more information on open jobs, visit www.movementsearch.com.
