Plant Manager NIMF

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Plant Manager, where your leadership will drive operational excellence and innovation in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You'll oversee all aspects of plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a focus on strategic planning and team collaboration, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of mobility. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact from day one, all while working for a leading global automotive supplier committed to sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and labor efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of operations and infrastructure maintenance.
• Direct plant human resource strategies and operational strategies.

Skills

Manufacturing Leadership

Budgeting and Forecasting

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Metal Forming Environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Management

Job description

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Posting Title

Plant Manager NIMF

Job Description Summary

#TeamAAM is looking for a Plant Manager to join our team in North Vernon, IN

Manages all aspects of operations and infrastructure maintenance for a manufacturing facility.Develops strategic and tactical plans: oversees processes to run the facility and manage staff in accordance with regulatory procedures and ethical standards.Supports negotiation of, and adherence to infrastructure service agreements with local government, service providers, and utilities.Creates strategies and support systems to achieve the objectives of the plant and AAM.Develops and supports systems to ensure continuous improvement; supports AAM Operating System and lean manufacturing principles. Ensures communication and cooperation among all plant functions and with other plants or locations.

Job Description

• Directs plant human resource strategies by determining accountabilities; communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures; implementing recruitment, selection, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, disciplinary, and communication programs; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; reviewing compensation strategies.
• Directs plant organizational strategies by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organization goals.
• Directs plant operational strategies by analyzing trends; preparing critical measurements; implementing production, productivity, quality, customer-service, safety, security, and health strategies; leading system improvements.
• Directs plant financial strategies by anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
• Plans plant operations by evaluating sales and delivery information; identifying short-term and long-range issues; identifying and evaluating options; choosing a course of action.
• Delivers customer-acceptable products by enforcing quality standards; maintaining good manufacturing practices.
• Improves quality production results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.
• Maintains organization stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements; helping others comply.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy plant environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Prepares plant information and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Contributes to plant and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership or any combination of education and experience can be considered.
• Experience working in a metal forming environment is preferred
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and labor efficiency
• Experience working on continuous improvement initiatives

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.