Plant Manager

Antolin; Marlette Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Antolin's Marlette, Michigan facility, a headliner systems plant, seeks a Plant Manager to drive operational improvement, own the site P&L and implement lean manufacturing and best practices. You will partner with the group to embed strategy and realize the vision.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgeting, forecasting, safety, quality, and environmental responsibilities, and deliver results with transparency and a culture of continuous improvement.

Job description

Essence in motion to build the future of mobility

For 75 years, Antolin has been a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. As a global leader in interior design and advanced manufacturing, we develop innovative solutions across instrument panels, door panels, cockpits, headliners, lighting and smart interior systems. Our products enhance almost 700 vehicle models currently on the road.

With more than 136 plants and offices across North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and with a team of 20,000 colleagues we combine global scale with local expertise to deliver outstanding value, quality, and innovation for our customers.

Your Mission

As Plant Manager of our Marlette, Michigan facility which is responsible for manufacturing headliner systems, you have the chance to drive change & lead the site's operational improvement initiatives. You will have full site P&L responsibility, leading the site in driving the business forward through implementation of lean manufacturing techniques and defining best practice. You will be working closely with the wider group in order to embed strategy and drive the vision.

Key Responsibilities

• All aspects of the site's operational, quality & financial targets, ensuring all departments are interlinking with the commercial teams effectively.
• Overall responsibility for all environmental matters within the site and liaison with the effectively.
• Manage all functions within the site P&L operating within a wider group environment - including strategy, operations, HR, finance, sales, capital expenditures, forecasting, budgeting, audit performance and expense management and support key divisional planning.
• Establishing and implementing strategies that have long-term impact on business results in alignment with group objectives.
• Developing actionable business strategies and plans for the site that ensure alignment with short term and long term objectives.
• Translating strategy into a clear set of strategic priorities and plans for the site, clear goals and metrics and drive results, a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Regular, consistent, and transparent communication with the wider groups and other senior leaders on business activities, potential threats, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Monitoring site performance and establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting.
• Developing and support management team to deliver against departmental goals.

What You'll Bring

• A strategic thinker who is also effective working closely with the manufacturing operation.
• A results oriented leader with experience driving a best practice culture and driving accountability at all levels.
• Working knowledge Continuous Improvement and a proven track record of managing a business through a period of change.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.

Why Join Us?

At Antolin, we are more than a company — we are a community with a proud heritage. As a family owned business, we have grown over 75 years while staying true to our values: Family Spirit, Responsibility and Sustainability, Evolution and Innovation, Talent and Commitment.

Here, you won’t just support projects — you will help shape the future of mobility. Your role will influence how millions of people experience their vehicles, supporting world class OEMs and driving the development of smarter, more sustainable interiors.

What makes Antolin different

• Invests in people for the long term, offering stability and genuine career progression
• Values relationships with colleagues, customers, and the communities we serve
• Encourages every voice to be heard, and every contribution to make a difference
• Combines the agility of a family company with the scale of a global leader