MUST HAVE STRONG SHOP FLOOR PRESENCE IN AN AUTOMOTIVE ENVIRONMENT.

• 120 people across 3 shifts Lots of coaching and people development needed
• Direct reports- 5 salary supervisors report directly, 2 on 1st shift, 1 on 2nd shift and 1 on 3rd shift.

Position Overview:

Position: Plant Operations Leader

Lead plant operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality automotive production environment, focusing on meeting timelines, optimizing processes, and achieving launch readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Safety & Compliance: Partner with Facilities, Maintenance, and EHS to maintain a safe workplace; investigate OSHA incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Quality & Productivity: Develop quality standards aligned with productivity goals; collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Production Leadership: Set production priorities, direct activities, and ensure on-time delivery for both internal and external customers.
• Process Optimization: Coordinate with engineers, production control, and purchasing to streamline workflows, balance inventory, and enhance profitability.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor productivity, initiate action plans for improvements, and train teams on lean practices.
• Launch Coordination: Prepare the plant for successful launches.
• Lean Manufacturing: Six Sigma certification preferred.