Automotive Plant GM: Lean, Quality & Profit Leader

United Future; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future is seeking a hands-on Plant General Manager to lead a complex automotive manufacturing operation in Kentucky. You will drive production, quality, safety, delivery, cost, engineering, and continuous improvement to meet customer and company expectations.

The role requires proven plant leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to build high‑performing teams while delivering sustainable improvements in quality, cost, throughput, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a complex manufacturing plant or major manufacturing operation.
• Track record of delivering improvements in quality, cost, delivery, safety, productivity, and profitability.
• Working knowledge of automotive quality and launch methodologies (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans).
• Strong Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence background.
• Experience with new product launches within an automotive environment.
• Plant-level financial management, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for plant operations including production, quality, engineering, maintenance, materials, safety, delivery, and cost performance.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company objectives and customer requirements.
• Ensure quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets and customer satisfaction objectives are met.
• Maintain compliance with ISO standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, problem solving, and standard work.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

P&L Management

Quality Systems

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Team Development

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

Job description

United Future is seeking a hands-on Plant General Manager to lead a complex automotive manufacturing operation in Kentucky. You will drive production, quality, safety, delivery, cost, engineering, and continuous improvement to meet customer and company expectations.

The role requires proven plant leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to build high‑performing teams while delivering sustainable improvements in quality, cost, throughput, and profitability.