Automotive Plant General Manager: Lean Ops Leader

Acloché LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Acloché LLC is seeking a Plant General Manager for our Lexington, KY manufacturing facility. You will lead production, quality, safety, and cost performance, driving continuous improvements and delivering customer value.

The candidate will oversee automotive programs, manage P&L, and build high‑performing teams through Lean and disciplined problem solving. Strong leadership and strategic execution are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Proven experience leading a complex manufacturing plant or major operation.
• Track record of measurable improvements in quality, cost, delivery, safety and profitability.
• Working knowledge of automotive quality and launch methodologies (APQP/PPAP/FMEA).
• Strong Lean and continuous improvement background; effective leadership and change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for plant operations including production, quality, engineering, maintenance, materials and safety.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company objectives and customer requirements.
• Ensure quality, delivery, productivity and cost objectives are met and sustained.
• Maintain ISO compliance and customer-specific quality systems; drive continuous improvement.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, standard work, waste reduction and problem solving.
• Monitor KPIs and manage annual operating plan, budget, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Drive new product launches and ensure successful production ramp‑ups.
• Foster a high‑performing culture with accountability, teamwork, and ownership.
• Develop and retain talent; coach and evaluate leadership teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, sales, materials and operations for program launches.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Acloché LLC is seeking a Plant General Manager for our Lexington, KY manufacturing facility. You will lead production, quality, safety, and cost performance, driving continuous improvements and delivering customer value.

The candidate will oversee automotive programs, manage P&L, and build high‑performing teams through Lean and disciplined problem solving. Strong leadership and strategic execution are essential.