About the role

  • Assistant Plant Manager for an automotive plant in Louisville, KY, managing day-to-day operations and leading cultural changes for the team.

Responsibilities

  • Managing, supervising, and coordinating all day-to-day plant Operations, Engineering, Materials and Quality function of an automotive plant.
  • Establishing and leading cultural change in a participative work environment.
  • Actively supporting launch activities for all OEM plant customers.
  • Setting long term goals and objectives for the company.
  • Performing a quality review of the various functions.
  • Communicating & realizing the vision in understandable terms for the team.
  • Recognizing and understanding internal and external customer requirements.
  • Determining risks associated with production and developing contingencies.
  • Evaluating leadership within the plant and coaching staff for development.
  • Ensuring compliance with legislation (OHSA, Human Rights, and Employment Standards).
  • Directing and coordinating plant operations within company policies.
  • Scheduling and conducting plant meetings.
  • Attending scheduled corporate training and community events.

Requirements

  • 5-10 years’ experience in a management function within the automotive industry.
  • Previous experience overseeing an operation producing automotive seats, interiors, or instrument panels.
  • Experience in complex supply chains and high complexity manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with High Performance Work Teams.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills and Planning and Organization skills.
  • Time Management and Prioritization skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and High attention to detail.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with OEM customers for various topics including quality and operations.
  • Understanding of manufacturing assembly, sequencing, and equipment principles.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • flexible work arrangements
  • professional development

Job title

Assistant Plant Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Tech skills

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