Plant Manager-Lothonia, GA - Perfect Fit Placement

Global, Tier 1 & 2 automotive manufacturer seeks a PLANT MANAGER for the Lithonia, GA plant!!

Experience with Tier 1 seating manufacturing or interior parts/cockpit --assembly plant is a MUST!!

Union plant experience strongly preferred!!

Position Summary

Global Tier 1 & 2 automotive supplier seeks a metrics-driven PLANT MANAGER with excellent continuous improvement/lean manufacturing successes!! Ability to work with all functional areas to drive the business. Understand the plant metrics, the business plan to meet all areas within the metrics and how and when to react to correct or improve performance in the plant.

Job Responsibility

Lean Leader for the facility
This position is responsible for the profitable management of multiple customers in a JIT manner maintaining world class quality and customer relationships in a safe manner.

Lead and direct a workforce of hourly and salaried employees through a management team and manage the supply base while minimizing inventory
Work with customer/partner in developing manufacturing strategy, planning, cost reductions, and business planning
Employ best methods, VIEW, VAVE, TQM, and other management strategies to achieve goals and continuously improve systems, processes and develop staff
Implement and maintain continuous improvement process
Collaborate with accounting for financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting for the plant
Play an essential role in the health & safety and quality audit process

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Commerce
Eight to ten years progressive related experience at a senior management level or an equivalent
combination of education and relevant experience to perform the requirements of the position
Strongly demonstrated general management skills including team building, JIT process-based
manufacturing, automotive industry experience, cost management, material/logistics, forecasting and planning, problem solving, conflict resolution, quality management, strong customer relationship
background and attitude
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Knowledge of applicable legislation including Health and Safety & Environment and Employment, Industrial Relations, accounting principles and supply contract administration
In depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen

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