Plant Manager

Aptiv; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Plant Manager to lead its manufacturing facility in Warwick, RI. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence, driving profitability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a background in automotive manufacturing, and a commitment to achieving strategic objectives. You'll be responsible for managing a diverse team, optimizing production processes, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers meaningful work that makes a difference in the world.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Potential

Learning and Development Opportunities

Discount Programs

Recognition for Innovation

Community Engagement Opportunities

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in manufacturing with a focus on accountability.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing and plant turnaround.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant.
• Drive profits and revenue growth through efficient operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Operations Management

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Financial Acumen

Automotive Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MBA or Advanced Degree

Tools

Lean Techniques

Project Management Tools

Job description

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE.

This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment; Connection Systems business unit. The position will be based out of our Antaya plant in Warwick, RI.

Summary :

The Plant Manager is the senior-most manufacturing position in a single business unit for this global manufacturing organization. The position includes direct responsibility for the management and performance of a manufacturing plant located in Warwick, RI.

Responsibilities :

The Manufacturing General Supervisor, Maintenance General Supervisor, Site Safety Manager, Lean Manager and Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor report directly to this position. The Plant Manager will report to the Cluster Manager. Other functional reports to the Plant Manager position include the Quality General Supervisor, PC&L General Supervisor and Finance Cluster Manager.

The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company’s manufacturing facility – ensuring superior service to our customers, with a strong focus on cost, quality and on-time delivery. The selected candidate is responsible for developing, monitoring, measuring and managing the group’s business plan to ensure objectives are met. Driving profits and revenue growth through safe an efficient manufacturing operations while improving yields and eliminating waste will be a key mandate for this leader. The Plant Manager will ensure that all site operations continually meet or exceed organizational objectives and be capable of building, developing, and managing strong teams and establishing a performance-based culture around accountability and operational excellence. Focusing on building a world-class team, utilizing and deploying lean techniques, driving achievement of company goals and superior performance across all KPIs (Key Performance Initiatives) will be a critical element of this position.

Key metrics include :

Cycle time

Delivery performance

Quality / first pass yield (PPM)

Safety

Labor productivity

Scrap

Cost / profit

Schedule / Lead time

Other areas of responsibility include :

Provide overall strategic direction for scheduling, production capacity and planning to meet demand in the plant

Work closely with Supply Chain and Sales to ensure production schedules are optimal and achievable

Provide oversight and guidance that drives rapid achievement in the Company’s Lean goals

Hire, develop and retain a manufacturing and Continuous Improvement staff capable of achieving strategic and annual objectives

Lead the Policy Deployment process with alignment to long-term strategic objectives

Promote the success of the company’s Continuous improvement culture

Provide technical direction and guidance for Engineering staff (as it relates to manufacturing), as well as project management leadership, for product development;

Ensure the optimal application of technical resources to meet product development and / or customer requirements;

Resolve problems effectively, to make sound business decisions and exercise good judgment, and to maintain effectiveness and poise while managing changing priorities and ambiguity;

Provide effective leadership and direction to management and professional level associates and demonstrate high ethical standards;

Develop and control department or corporate budgets and to approve expenditures and to understand and evaluate financial data and reports;

Coordinate and recommend cost savings and efficiency ideas;

Effectively communicate and interact with people at all levels and geographies (both internal and external);

Analyze technology, resource needs, market demand, and confer with all departments to assess feasibility of projects.

Must Haves (Basic Qualifications) :

Bachelor degree in engineering, operations management, finance, or other technical discipline.

Strong track record as a leader including team leadership, people development, and “top grading” – driving accountability and behaviors across all levels and helping employees understand the connection between their day-to-day duties and the company’s mission and vision.

He / she should be capable of developing an effective vision for operations that can facilitate growth and continued expansion.

Automotive manufacturing experience

Proven ability to turn-around challenging plants

Energetic, action-oriented, pragmatic, resourceful, flexible, creative, innovative, hands-on, process-oriented, intelligent, and can set and support long-term strategy.

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications) :

An MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to adapt and learn continuously, clearly establish expectations and hold others accountable for achieving results, as well as developing and executing strategic plans.

Embrace resilience – seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow.

People willing to share knowledge and experience with others in a commitment to make a group growth bringing balance to it instead of weighting in one direction.

Aptiv Antaya Rewards and Advantages :

Competitive compensation with bonus potential

Learning and development opportunities

Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

Recognition for innovation and excellence

Opportunities to give back to the community

Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

Relocation assistance may be available

Tuition Reimbursement

About Signal & Power Solutions

Signal & Power Solutions leverages our heritage as a global architecture provider and systems integrator to deliver the high speed data and electrical power distribution systems required for feature rich, highly automated vehicles.

Some see differences. We see perspectives that make us stronger.

Diversity and Inclusion are sources of innovation and creativity, both of which are essential to Aptiv’s success. Everyday our diverse team comes together, drives innovation, pursues solutions, and meets challenges using their unique abilities, perspectives and talents, changing what tomorrow brings. When you join our team, you’ll get encouraged to think boldly, express your viewpoint and innovate as a matter of habit.