Plant Manager

Brose; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Development programs

Job summary

Brose in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at the Jefferson plant. The role directs divisions such as manufacturing, engineering, planning, and maintenance to achieve efficiency and profitability.

You will monitor costs, lead budgeting, and ensure policy and safety compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in quality or production engineering and at least 3 years in leadership roles, along with strong project management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years in quality or production engineering plus three years leading a team.
• Project management and new product implementation experience.
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques in automotive industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of production planning and control.
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities across divisions to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Reviews production costs, quality, and inventory control to maintain profitable operations.
• Plans and directs sales programs to develop new markets and optimize use of resources.
• Prepares budgets and develops organizational policies and goals.
• Allocates operating budgets and analyzes department budget requests.
• Represents the plant within Brose and externally; participates in business planning.
• Ensures health, safety, and environmental procedures are followed; promotes a safe workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team management

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Your Tasks

• This position is based onsite at our Jefferson plant in Warren, Michigan
• Directs and coordinates activities of industrial organization to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
• Coordinates activities of divisions or departments such as operating, manufacturing, engineering, planning, sales, maintenance, or research and development, to effect operational efficiency and economy.
• Reviews production costs and product quality, and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.
• Reviews operations of competing organizations and plans and directs sales program to develop new markets and develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
• Directs preparation of accounting records, recommends budgets to management, and plans, develops and implements organization policies and goals.
• Analyzes division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made, and allocates operating budget.
• Directs preparation of directives to division or department administrator outlining policy, program, or operations changes to be implemented.
• Coordination of economic production in due time and in good quality.
• Representation of the plant within the Brose Group and outside.
• Development of the annual budget and resource planning and controlling the observance of the plan.
• Participation in the middle- and long-term business planning of the Brose Group.
• Develop regulations for and ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Environmental procedures and be pro-active in the development of a safe working environment and follow the requirements of Brose.
• The "COM_EHS Health and Environmental Protection Team" (Abbreviation: ARGUS) has the task of advising on environmental protection issues and preparing decisions that are of general operational interest. The composition of members and the tasks are regulated by the local charter. The ARGUS meetings take place at least four times a year (quarterly). – See EHS Organigram and or BMS for further details.
• Jefferson Environmental Management System responsibility matrix

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years in a quality or production engineering role, plus 3 years leading a team
• Project management and implementation of new products Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques gained within the automotive industry Comprehensive knowledge of production planning and control Evidence of leadership and team building skills Good communication / inter-personal skills

We offer you a modern working environment with our Brose working world

Brose offers a high-tech work environment and a wide range of benefits. Along with competitive performance-based compensation and health insurance, our employees also benefit from attractive social and family-oriented programs throughout our North American locations. Our benefits packages include comprehensive medical and insurance. Brose also provides educational assistance and a variety of community outreach, family, and sporting events. Flexible working hours and a collaborative work environment give our employees the freedom to balance work and personal life. Brose believes in investing in people. We offer a wide range of development programs with great opportunity for individual growth through training, international or regional assignments and tailored career paths. Our objective is to provide our employees the tools necessary to live a balanced life, experience a rewarding work environment and contribute to our surrounding communities.

*Benefits package may vary slightly per location

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least two years in a quality or production engineering role, plus 3 years leading a team Project management and implementation of new products Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques gained within the automotive industry Comprehensive knowledge of production planning and control Evidence of leadership and team building skills Good communication / inter-personal skills