Plant Manager - I

Cooper Standard; East Tawas (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard seeks a seasoned plant leader to drive the overall management, direction, and execution of plant operations in Michigan. You will champion the company vision, model values, and lead the workforce toward high performance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires 7–10 years of management experience, a four-year degree (advanced degree preferred), and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of prior management experience.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent. Advanced degree or equivalent preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant vision, mission and values alignment and communicate them to the workforce.
• Oversee overall management, direction and execution of plant operations.
• Coach and develop leadership staff and manage performance.
• Support positive employee and labor relations (union/works council) and ensure ethical environment.
• Drive safety culture and environmental responsibility; implement 6S.
• Improve quality performance and manage scrap/containment to customer scorecards.
• Manage budget and drive continuous improvement with Lean Manufacturing.
• Meet customer delivery targets and coordinate with IT/Engineering/Launch teams.

Skills

Communicates Effectively

Drives Engagement

Instills Trust

Drives Vision and Purpose

Lean Manufacturing

Total Safety Culture

Quality

Inventory Management

Program Management

Financial Acumen

Managing Complexity

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

A leader who demonstrates and communicates the company’s vision, mission, and values to the plant workforce. Responsible for the overall management, direction and execution of plant operations.

Job Description

Position Summary

A leader who demonstrates and communicates the company’s vision, mission, and values to the plant workforce. Responsible for the overall management, direction and execution of plant operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as Plant Champion for Vision, Mission, Values

• Align with Cooper Standard Top Priorities
• Lead communication effort with plant workforce
• Serve as primary community partner on behalf of Cooper Standard
• Role Model Cooper Standard Values & Capabilities

Foster the engagement and development of the plant workforce

• Manage, coach and develop leadership staff
• Drive organizational success through performance management system
• Support positive employee and labor relations (union/works council)
• Ensure a respectful and ethical environment

Ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace

• Implement and enforce Cooper Standard Total Safety Culture
• Execute 6S

Continually improve overall quality performance of the plant

• Serve as first contact for customer quality escalations
• Execute Cooper Standard Quality Operating System
• Achieve all green customer scorecards/become supplier of preference
• Manage and minimize scrap and containment actions

Optimize financial and cost performance

• Ensure a Continuous Improvement environment in the Plant
• Use and promote the use of Lean Manufacturing
• Ensure correct launch performance
• Identify and implement best business practices (BBP)
• Focus on Net Operations Variance and cost/equ
• Maximize labor efficiencies
• Manage to the plant budget
• Execute Cooper Standard and JV partner initiatives to plan (where applicable)

Meet Customer Delivery Requirements

• Achieve inventory days on hand target
• Achieve on-time delivery target to the customer
• Minimize premium freight

Facilitate plant activities with other company groups (IT, CoC, Engineering, Launch Management, etc.)

• Coordinate implementation of corporate initiatives (SAP, process, product, etc.)
• Act as spokesperson for the plant in corporate activities
• Manage program launches through ClauS (Cooper Launch System) adherence
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

Education And Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of prior management experience.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent. Advanced degree or equivalent preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Drives Engagement
• Instills Trust
• Drives Vision and Purpose
• Total Safety Culture
• Quality
• Lean Manufacturing
• Financial Acumen
• Inventory Management
• Program Management

Work Environment/Work Conditions

• Professional Office Environment
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

Position Type

Regular

Additional Information

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing [e-mail] with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.

Remote Status

On-site