Plant Operations Leader: Lean & Safety Champion

Cooper Standard Automotive; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard Automotive seeks a Plant Manager in Michigan to lead operations, align with the company vision, and drive safety, quality, and financial performance at the plant.

The ideal candidate will coach leadership, manage labor relations, and ensure on-time delivery while implementing Lean, 6S, and the Cooper Launch System. Travel may be required to support corporate initiatives and program launches.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Seven to ten years of prior management experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Plant Champion for Vision, Mission, Values and align with Cooper Standard Top Priorities.
• Lead communication with plant workforce and act as primary community partner for Cooper Standard.
• Coach and develop leadership staff; drive performance management and engagement.
• Support positive employee and labor relations (union/works council) and maintain ethical environment.
• Ensure safety culture and 6S; drive total safety.
• Lead quality programs; be first contact for customer quality escalations; reduce scrap and containment actions.
• Implement Lean and Continuous Improvement; manage budget and cost performance.
• Meet customer delivery requirements and optimize inventory and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate SAP/process implementations; represent plant in corporate initiatives; manage launches via ClauS.

Skills

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

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent

Advanced degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

ClauS (Cooper Launch System)

SAP

Job description

Cooper Standard Automotive seeks a Plant Manager in Michigan to lead operations, align with the company vision, and drive safety, quality, and financial performance at the plant.

The ideal candidate will coach leadership, manage labor relations, and ensure on-time delivery while implementing Lean, 6S, and the Cooper Launch System. Travel may be required to support corporate initiatives and program launches.