Plant Manager - Automotive Manufacturing & Lean Leader

Voltava; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava in Michigan seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Android production operation, overseeing materials management, assembly, shipping, quality, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering. You will develop policies, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, and build HR bench strength across the entire production operation.

The role requires proven leadership in automotive manufacturing, expertise in Lean and Six Sigma, and strong financial acumen to manage budgets and KPIs while

Qualifications

• 5+ years in increasingly complex management positions with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes of the automotive industry.
• Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvements.
• Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing financial principles.
• Strong logic and analytical skills to direct resolution of complex or unusual business problems.
• Action-oriented and innovative in leading the manufacturing operations.
• Process knowledge of plant department functions and roles to facilitate overall plant synergy.
• Proven leadership ability and utilization of teamwork.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interface with and motivate all levels of team members.
• Ability to mentor and teach team members effective problem-solving methods for related plant and customer problems/issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor the leadership team and provide them with the skills to lead, coach and mentor their direct reports.
• Responsible for effective planning, coordinating and directing overall manufacturing activities; safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery.
• Staffing to meet the budgeted financial performance of Android plant operations.
• Direct the utilization of the KPIs to monitor and implement improvement activities.
• Drive implementation of lean manufacturing with standard operating procedures and 5S.
• Deploy policies to improve plant performance metrics and meet customer expectations.
• Develop and support activities toward achieving IATF 16949/ISO14001 compliance and quality registrations.
• Lead the plant safety committee and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Work with Sales to input into quoting and new business development (pricing, capacity).
• Maintain high standards in plant layout applying 5S and PFEP.
• Ensure plant adheres to all policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Budgeting

Strategic Planning

Communication

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management/Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Voltava in Michigan seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Android production operation, overseeing materials management, assembly, shipping, quality, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering. You will develop policies, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, and build HR bench strength across the entire production operation.

The role requires proven leadership in automotive manufacturing, expertise in Lean and Six Sigma, and strong financial acumen to manage budgets and KPIs while