Automotive Plant Leader — Lean, KPI-Driven

Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS); Auburn Hills (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the production operation within a customer-centric unit. Responsibilities include materials management, assembly, shipping, quality control, maintenance and engineering support to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.

Candidates should bring a bachelor’s degree in management, business or engineering and 15 years post‑degree experience, including 10 years in automotive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in management, business or engineering.
• 15 years post-degree experience in the business world.
• 10 years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Creative, self-motivated and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to world-class performance standards.
• Experience leading a fast-paced automotive assembly plant.
• Ability to engage daily with a production workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead production manufacturing operations, CI and safety/environmental areas of the plant.
• Coordinate plant activities to meet safety, quality and schedule targets within budget.
• Manage KPI metrics and drive operational targets.
• Lead continuous improvements using Lean, TPS and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop operational leaders and manufacturing strategy.
• Own plant management and production per TS/IATF-16949 standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business or Engineering

Job description

Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the production operation within a customer-centric unit. Responsibilities include materials management, assembly, shipping, quality control, maintenance and engineering support to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.

Candidates should bring a bachelor’s degree in management, business or engineering and 15 years post‑degree experience, including 10 years in automotive manufacturing.