PLANT MANAGER (Automotive Manufacturing)

FPC (FORTUNE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS - Orlando Office); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive company located in Indianapolis seeks a Plant Manager to oversee operations in a newly expanded facility. This role requires extensive experience in manufacturing, preferably in Automotive Tier 1 operations. The successful candidate will lead teams in improving operational throughput and resolving quality issues. Exceptional benefits and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Exceptional Benefits

Company Car

Qualifications

• 10-20 years experience as Operations Manager or Plant Manager preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing operations management.
• Knowledge of Automotive Quality Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations in a non-union automotive facility.
• Work with all functional areas to exceed production goals.
• Establish performance metrics for the facility.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Plant Manager – Automotive Tier 1

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Production Management, Plant Management, Operations Management

Global Automotive company manufactures Automotive, Trucks and Specialty Vehicle Parts for Automotive body and chassis. Located in Central Indiana, this is a newly created role in newly expanded operation. The company has been in business since 1987, offers a professional work environment, great benefits, professional growth, career opportunity in a state of the art facility.

Job Functions

• Plant Manager – will provide operations leadership manage People, Manufacturing Operations, Quality & Maintenance in a non-union Automotive facility. Focus on improving operations throughput.
• Work with all functional areas within the facility to assure that production, safety, quality, maintenance, engineering, purchasing, production control and every other aspect of the business are meeting and exceeding goals and expectations.
• Work with customers on resolving operational and quality problems.
• Establish performance metrics for the facility and people.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement budgets and oversee various projects across the entire operation.

Candidate Requirements

• 10-20 years experience as Operations Manager or Plant Manager – Strong preference for background in Automotive Tier 1 or Truck Manufacturing Operations.
• Must have managed teams in Manufacturing Operations – which include operations, quality, maintenance etc. Strong ability to relate to Manufacturing Engineering teams as new, highly automated equipment comes into the plant.
• Knowledge of Automotive Quality Systems – Knowledge of quality and launch processes such as APQP, 8D, etc. and knowledge of TPS – Toyota Production TPS systems is a plus.
• Solid Communicator and Problem Solver along with Leadership skills.
• Experience in management in a non-union environment is a plus.
• Bachelors Degree is preferred but is not required.

FPC – FORTUNE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS of ORLANDO

• For Further information about us, please visit http://www.fpcor.com
• For follow-up or additional info about this job, please contact Maria Aviles 407-307-1500 Ext 133 Please apply before calling.
• Company offers exceptional Benefits Company Car.