Plant Leader: Lean, Quality & Safety Champion

Cooper Standard; East Tawas (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard seeks a seasoned plant leader to drive the overall management, direction, and execution of plant operations in Michigan. You will champion the company vision, model values, and lead the workforce toward high performance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires 7–10 years of management experience, a four-year degree (advanced degree preferred), and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of prior management experience.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent. Advanced degree or equivalent preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant vision, mission and values alignment and communicate them to the workforce.
• Oversee overall management, direction and execution of plant operations.
• Coach and develop leadership staff and manage performance.
• Support positive employee and labor relations (union/works council) and ensure ethical environment.
• Drive safety culture and environmental responsibility; implement 6S.
• Improve quality performance and manage scrap/containment to customer scorecards.
• Manage budget and drive continuous improvement with Lean Manufacturing.
• Meet customer delivery targets and coordinate with IT/Engineering/Launch teams.

Skills

Communicates Effectively

Drives Engagement

Instills Trust

Drives Vision and Purpose

Lean Manufacturing

Total Safety Culture

Quality

Inventory Management

Program Management

Financial Acumen

Managing Complexity

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Cooper Standard seeks a seasoned plant leader to drive the overall management, direction, and execution of plant operations in Michigan. You will champion the company vision, model values, and lead the workforce toward high performance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires 7–10 years of management experience, a four-year degree (advanced degree preferred), and willingness to travel as needed.