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Transformational Plant Manager Needed for Fast-Paced, Reputable Automotive Manufacturing Leader!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Colin Callahan
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Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a global leader in plastic components for the automotive industry since 1967, we thrive on innovation and efficiency, serving diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, and home appliances. With a strong emphasis on research, design, and manufacturing excellence, we consistently deliver custom injection molded components that set industry standards. Our dedicated team enjoys a supportive work environment that fosters growth and values employee contributions, ensuring our continued success and recognition as a leader in plastic automotive components.

Over the past few years, we've embraced a cultural evolution, shifting toward human-centered leadership, open dialogue, and team-wide empowerment. This is more than a Plant Manager role; it's a mission to lead with purpose, drive culture, and build lasting engagement in a 24/7 tier-one automotive environment.

Why join us?

1. Strong compensation and benefits
2. Amazing team, work environment, and company culture
3. Great vertical mobility and career growth potential!

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a plant team of nearly 300, ensuring safety, quality, and performance targets are met
• Champion a culture of respect, communication, and cross-functional collaboration in line with our ABCD and WH2 leadership principles
• Proactively manage daily plant operations with a firm but fair leadership style
• Build alignment between departments and foster a "connector" mindset that prevents silos and drives solutions
• Guide leadership development and hands-on coaching of Unit Managers and staff
• Maintain compliance with TS16949 quality standards and environmental regulations
• Oversee staffing, training needs, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with corporate leadership on strategic direction, reporting directly to the Director of Manufacturing
• Serve as a key figure in plant-wide employee engagement and retention strategy

Requirements

• 5+ years of automotive plant leadership experience
• 10+ years of management experience in a high-output manufacturing setting
• Proven ability to lead cultural transformation and build high-performing teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel, particularly during the first month to shadow senior leadership

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Background in Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive manufacturing
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and employee engagement strategies
• Exposure to multi-site operations or plant turnarounds
• Human development training or coaching credential

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