Automotive Plant Leader: Lean, Quality & Ops Excellence

Dasomweb; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AJIN USA is seeking a Senior Plant Manager to lead production and program management, ensuring assembly lines meet customer delivery schedules and supporting new product launches while maintaining tight inventory control.

The role requires enforcing IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, and leading Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate waste and boost profitability. You will manage department heads and oversee recruitment and performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering or Business Administration.
• 20+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 15+ years in Automotive Plant Manager or Operations Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and program management to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Support new product launches (APQP) and maintain inventory control.
• Enforce automotive standards IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001.

Skills

SAP

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

AJIN USA is seeking a Senior Plant Manager to lead production and program management, ensuring assembly lines meet customer delivery schedules and supporting new product launches while maintaining tight inventory control.

The role requires enforcing IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, and leading Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate waste and boost profitability. You will manage department heads and oversee recruitment and performance evaluations.