Plant Manager - ZF
Vernon Hills, IL
About the Job
Plant Manager
Country/Region: US
Location:
Vernon Hills, IL, US, 60061
Req ID 64551 | Vernon Hills, United States
Reporting to the Director of Operations North America, the Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing safety, quality, and customer delivery performances, as well as managing production volume, warehousing costs, productivity, and long-term and operational KPI's within ZF's Vernon Hills, Illinois Aftermarket location.
What you can look forward to as the Plant Manager:
+ Ensure appropriate assets (manpower, equipment, infrastructure and materials) for the operations which are needed to deliver the required and agreed operational performance.
+ Lead, manage, coach, mentor and develop operational leadership to ensure that a diverse result-orientated organization is in place and is cascaded throughout all operations by means of empowerment, transparent accountability and compliance.
+ Create and promote an environment of continuous improvement, ensure a long-term vision for operations following the “ZF PS Way” with a clear correlation between action and results.
+ Establish an OP and resource / infra-structure plan in cooperation with the superior based on the ZF planning cycles.
+ Cater for the requirements of internal and external customers.
+ The Plant Manager has full EHS responsibility for VHL plant (not limited to Division B) and leads VHL leadership team to ensure that operational performance + budgets are achieved as well as Daily (SFM Process), Weekly (Site), Monthly (Performance), Quarterly and Annual (OP) Operational plans are realized.
+ Performs related tasks as needed.
Your profile as the Plant Manager:
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ 5+ years relevant working experience in operations and relevant functions
+ 2+ years leadership, coaching/mentoring experience
+ A strong understanding of lean management, manufacturing, distribution and continuous improvement methodologies
+ Transformation competence and organizational development skills
+ Business / finance management expertise
+ Results-oriented approach
+ In Depth knowledge of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Distribution
Why you should choose ZF in Vernon Hills, IL:
+ A supportive collaborative team environment
+ Annual Incentive Plan
+ Paid time off
+ 401k Plan
+ Health Care Benefits
+ Paid Holidays
+ Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
+ A strong diversity culture
+ Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the associate is in an office environment and is exposed to a warehouse/manufacturing floor atmosphere
Be part of our ZF team as Plant Manager and apply now!
Contact
Gabriela Palacio
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?
At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.
Find out how we work at ZF:
Country/Region: US
Location:
Vernon Hills, IL, US, 60061
Req ID 64551 | Vernon Hills, United States
Reporting to the Director of Operations North America, the Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing safety, quality, and customer delivery performances, as well as managing production volume, warehousing costs, productivity, and long-term and operational KPI's within ZF's Vernon Hills, Illinois Aftermarket location.
What you can look forward to as the Plant Manager:
+ Ensure appropriate assets (manpower, equipment, infrastructure and materials) for the operations which are needed to deliver the required and agreed operational performance.
+ Lead, manage, coach, mentor and develop operational leadership to ensure that a diverse result-orientated organization is in place and is cascaded throughout all operations by means of empowerment, transparent accountability and compliance.
+ Create and promote an environment of continuous improvement, ensure a long-term vision for operations following the “ZF PS Way” with a clear correlation between action and results.
+ Establish an OP and resource / infra-structure plan in cooperation with the superior based on the ZF planning cycles.
+ Cater for the requirements of internal and external customers.
+ The Plant Manager has full EHS responsibility for VHL plant (not limited to Division B) and leads VHL leadership team to ensure that operational performance + budgets are achieved as well as Daily (SFM Process), Weekly (Site), Monthly (Performance), Quarterly and Annual (OP) Operational plans are realized.
+ Performs related tasks as needed.
Your profile as the Plant Manager:
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ 5+ years relevant working experience in operations and relevant functions
+ 2+ years leadership, coaching/mentoring experience
+ A strong understanding of lean management, manufacturing, distribution and continuous improvement methodologies
+ Transformation competence and organizational development skills
+ Business / finance management expertise
+ Results-oriented approach
+ In Depth knowledge of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Distribution
Why you should choose ZF in Vernon Hills, IL:
+ A supportive collaborative team environment
+ Annual Incentive Plan
+ Paid time off
+ 401k Plan
+ Health Care Benefits
+ Paid Holidays
+ Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
+ A strong diversity culture
+ Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the associate is in an office environment and is exposed to a warehouse/manufacturing floor atmosphere
Be part of our ZF team as Plant Manager and apply now!
Contact
Gabriela Palacio
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?
At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.
Find out how we work at ZF:
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