Plant Manager

Dana Incorporated; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking a capable Plant Leader to manage full P&L responsibility and drive operational excellence across manufacturing, supply chain, and finance functions at our Fort Wayne facility. The role emphasizes lean principles, cost control, safety, and continuous improvement while leading multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with executives.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in union environments, strong budgeting and financial analytics skills, and a proven track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 12+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Full plant P&L responsibility including strategy, policies, processes, practices, systems.
• Provide leadership & management of people, processes, & products including, but not limited to: manufacturing/assembly, sales, finance, supply chain, inventory, EH&S, staffing, labor relations, continuous improvement, metrics & reporting, program management, product launches, facilities & equipment, engineering.
• Communicate successfully at all levels within the organization as well as externally with customers, suppliers & community.
• Establish credibility with business unit leadership to influence long-range improvements to business unit plans.

Skills

Operations strategy

Lean manufacturing

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Union environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

12+ years experience

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Full plant P&L responsibility including strategy, policies, processes, practices, systems.
• Provide leadership & management of people, processes, & products including, but not limited to:
  • Manufacturing &/or assembly operations
  • Sales; finance (operating budget, cost controls, capital management, AP/AR etc.)
  • Supply chain management (procurement/distribution)
  • Inventory management
  • Environmental/occupational health & safety
  • Employee selection & development
  • Labor relations
  • Continuous improvement (cost, quality, productivity, operational excellence)
  • Metrics & reporting
  • Program management
  • Product launches
  • Facilities & equipment, & engineering
• Communicate successfully at all levels within the organization as well as externally with customers, suppliers & the community.
• Establish credibility (through Lean knowledge, business acumen, & plant-specific knowledge) with business unit & other executive leadership to influence basic strategy & effective inclusion of long-range improvements to business unit plans.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
• 12+ years of experience

Skills

• Ability to set and execute long-term operational strategies that align with business goals, including production efficiency, cost control, and quality improvement.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing systems, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive performance across all plant functions.
• Strong grasp of budgeting, cost analysis, and financial metrics to manage plant profitability and resource allocation effectively.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and engagement.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with departments such as engineering, quality, supply chain, and corporate leadership, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Experience working in an unionized work environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.