Plant Manager

Midway Products Group, INC; Hudson (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Products Group, INC. seeks an experienced Plant Manager for our Hudson, Indiana facility to lead manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, and productivity.

You will oversee policy development, cross-functional leadership across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Materials and Finance, and mentor the plant leadership team. Strong focus on lean, continuous improvement, and building customer relationships is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering or Operations.
• Ten years' experience in a related field, preferably with an automotive supplier.
• 3+ years managing direct reports.
• Experience with lean, six sigma, and/or continuous improvement.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Sets overall plant policies and procedures to ensure effective operations.
• Coordinates and directs through managers, all functions of facility operations.
• Aligns operational objectives with business objectives to drive strategy-focused work.
• Manages operating performance through the MPS process and structured problem solving.
• Directs and mentors the plant leadership team in their roles.
• Fosters an environment that promotes goals, continuous improvement, and customer relationships.
• Develops, controls, and critically reviews results of operation against objectives.
• Accountable for day-to-day decisions impacting safety, quality, efficiency and profitability.
• Represents the company locally, developing image and reputation.
• Treats all team members with respect and dignity.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

MS Office

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations

Job description

Position is located in Hudson, Indiana.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Sets overall plant policies and procedures to ensure effective operations consistent with the MPS values and philosophy.
• Coordinates and directs through managers, all functions of facility operations, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Finance.
• Aligns operational objectives with the overall business objectives to ensure a strategy-focused workforce.
• Manages operating performance through the effective use of the MPS process and structured problem solving.
• Directs and mentors the plant leadership team in the performance of their respective roles.
• Fosters an environment which promotes Midway Products Group goals, encourages continuous improvement, and builds customer relationships.
• Develops, controls, and critically reviews results of operation in reference to planned objectives.
• Accountable for the day-to-day decisions that directly impact the safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability of the overall plant.

• Attracts, selects, develops, trains, coaches, appraises, and motivates managers and other personnel for key staff positions and the facility.
• Develops, controls, and critically reviews results or operation in reference to planned objectives.
• Accountable for the day-to-day decisions that directly impact the safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability of the overall plant.
• Attracts, selects, develops, trains, coaches, appraises, and motivates managers and other personnel for key staff positions and the facility.
• Represents the company in the local community to enhance its image and reputation.
• Treats all team members with respect & dignity.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering or Operations preferred.
• Ten years' experience in a related field, preferably with an automotive supplier.
• 3+ years managing direct reports.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Demonstrated success in effectively and confidently providing "leadership" to employees in a constantly changing environment.
• Must be able to effectively and confidently communicate and coordinate project assignments with employees, customers, and suppliers at all levels of their respective organizations.
• Experience with lean, six sigma, and/or continuous improvement.
• Proficient in MS Office.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• The ability to administer policies and procedures dictated by corporate resources.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical requirements include regularly spending time on the manufacturing plant floor, with prolonged standing, walking and exposure to typical production environments (noise, PPE use and occasional lifting).

Behaviors

• Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

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