· Production & Program Management: Ensure assembly lines meet customer delivery schedules, support new product launches (APQP), and maintain inventory control.
· Quality Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to automotive standards including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
· Safety & EHS: Cultivate a workplace safety culture, chair EHS steering committees, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
· Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, optimize processes, and boost plant profitability.
· Leadership: Manage direct reports (department managers, supervisors) and oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for the workforce.
Requirements
· Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration.
· Experience: +20 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 15 years in a dedicated Automotive Plant Manager or Operations Manager role.
· Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP/MES systems (e.g.,SAP) and a working knowledge of advanced automation/digital integration. Review, analyze, and distribute the result of previous year annual production plan and achievement report. Establish next year annual production plan
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible and authorized to supervise all production department employees in case of emergency or contingency.
Personal Characteristics:
1. Teamwork oriented.
2. Proactive planning.
3. Quality mindset.
Organizational Relationships:
1. Advises, consults, and coordinates with:
a. Each department Heads.
b. Production Managers.
c. Team leaders and members.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance, 401K, PTO, Sick days, Company perks