Plant Manager

Overview

DP World Contract Logistics delivers tailored, scalable, and progressive solutions to customers in more than 100 global locations. The company has managed supply chain synergies for global automotive and technology premier brands for more than 60 years. Do you have what it takes to lead a team in a highly complex Warehouse environment? We are looking for a Plant Manager
, based in Goodyear, to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all operational processes. If planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customers’ expectations is in your DNA then this is the job for you!

Ensure that customer expectations are met and/or exceeded within the confines of company guidelines.

• Quarterly presentations to customer senior management relative to our scorecard and initiatives.
• Participate in customer invited meetings e.g. 9:30 am to support Customer strategic objectives
• Communicate with the customer and demonstrate initiatives supporting continuous improvement.

Meet company objectives with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment.

• Quarterly presentations to senior management of syncreon re Plant objectives and initiatives
• Establish 5 year / contract life business plan, annual budgets and ensure targets are met
• Local initiatives to ensure plant progression in all regards

Adopt continuous improvement within the workplace.

• Plan and execute the concepts of lean manufacturing
• Ensure the plant plans and executes productivity tasks on an annual and ongoing basis
• Prioritize activities associated with the elimination of waste in all aspects of our operations

Organizational Strengthening

• Continue to build a stronger salaried team capable of leading the hourly workforce into the demands of the future.
• Improve employee relations and morale through participation of personnel from the shop floor and instill behavioral discipline
• Improve communication throughout the organization and at all levels

Work with Trade Unions (if applicable)

• Continue to identify and eliminate past practices that may impact the financial wellbeing of the plant.
• Work with union personnel to improve day to day operations while limiting the emotional impact on the workforce
• Adopt union representatives as part of the business to maximize their contribution to achieve overall objectives

New Business

• Work with the business development and account management group to identify business opportunities within the capabilities of the plant and local area
• Ensure the plant participates in all activities surrounding potential business and future profitability
• Ensure the plant is always in a state that maximizes its appeal to outsiders and potential customers

Be a Corporate Citizen, create an external Image

• Ensure that syncreon.
  
  US, Inc. is a positive force within the community and considered to be a good employer
• Increase the exposure of syncreon.
  
  US Inc. in a positive light to maximize our opportunity for future growth
• Work with other suppliers and industry focus groups in the local community to learn from their experiences and adapt accordingly

Quality and Environmental Management Systems

• Participate as an active member of the management team in supporting ISO 14001 and ensuring that their direct reports abide by these processes and operating work instructions
• Drive, Attend and participate in both ISO TS 16949 and ISO 14001 management review

• A college or university degree related to manufacturing is preferred and / or MBA
• Managerial experience at various levels and/or other manufacturing locations
• Manufacturing / logistics background in the automotive industry is preferred
• Job experience in a Tier 1 operation is beneficial
• A production, materials and quality control background compliment skill set

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

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