Plant Manager

The organisation

Our customer is an international supplier to the automotive industry and belongs to an international group and is one of the market leaders in the fields of cold forming and fastening technology.

The position

• Actively analyze Key Performance Indicators for the manufacturing facility and adjust/implement lean manufacturing and quality processes, lean principals, 5S and related world class manufacturing improvement techniques/framework to produce optimum operational excellence and P&L improvement
• Lead, direct and manage all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility
• Implement strategic initiatives driven by the Division, aligning team-based processes to drive operational performance and continuous improvement
• Analyze and manage the facility's financial performance, implementing policies and procedures that support and drive annual plan and LRP
• Proactively direct the resolution of operational, quality, and maintenance issues to ensure effective management of cost and prevention of operational delays
• Actively analyze productivity and capacity utilization, including outside processing
• Maximize the conditions for safety within the manufacturing operations
• Continuously deliver exceptional customer service
• Support new product development and modifications with engineering support for design, process and validation functions

Candidate profile

• Bachelor''s degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in Business or Technical Concentration
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in leading large growing lean manufacturing operations
• Automotive industry experience preferred, metal fastening experience a plus
• Solid proficiency with German labor law and experience working with a Works Council
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and project management skills
• Strong business analytical skills, with 80/20 mindset
• Solid financial abilities including working knowledge of budgeting
• Exceptional track record of developing and implementing operational plans to improve efficiency
• Ability to manage complexity and change
• Demonstrated ability to make tough business and leadership decisions
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to respect and trust from staff and external constituencies
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and staff to create a results driven, team-oriented environment
• Personally driven leader and self-starter, motivates others to excel
• Ability to identify and develop future leaders/managers
• Willing to travel internationally

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