Plant Operations Lead: Flexible Hours, Data-Driven Impact

Volkswagen; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Cedar Rapids is seeking a Plant Manager who combines hands-on ownership with a collaborative team and a clear path to level up, offered with a salary in the $79,000–$116,000 range.

In this role you will renew the case before internship clients shop, reforecast mid-quarter when IA numbers deviate from the plan, and drive cross‑department projects from kickoff through delivery while partnering with finance, marketing, and product to align on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of business best practices and industry standards.
• Real proficiency with CMM Operation and willingness to learn 5S Methodology fast.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Make the renewal case before the internship client starts shopping around.
• Reforecast mid-quarter when the IA numbers stop matching the plan.
• Facilitate cross-departmental projects from kickoff through delivery.
• Support Plant Manager leadership with data-driven recommendations.
• Spearhead initiatives that improve operational margins year over year.
• Partner with finance, marketing, and product to align on shared business outcomes.
• Own the CAM Programming model that everyone quietly trusts to forecast next quarter.

Skills

CMM Operation

5S Methodology

Data-driven mindset

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Volkswagen Cedar Rapids is seeking a Plant Manager who combines hands-on ownership with a collaborative team and a clear path to level up, offered with a salary in the $79,000–$116,000 range.

In this role you will renew the case before internship clients shop, reforecast mid-quarter when IA numbers deviate from the plan, and drive cross‑department projects from kickoff through delivery while partnering with finance, marketing, and product to align on outcomes.