Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced
Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations, including
Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Operations
. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence by achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) related to
Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)while ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations, including Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality.
• Drive performance in
  Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC), Productivity, OEE, and 5S
  initiatives.
• Ensure on-time delivery, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead new product launches and industrialization activities alongside Project Management teams.
• Oversee production planning, manpower allocation, and operational efficiency.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, PDCA, 8D, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets, operational KPIs, and manufacturing costs.
• Develop and coach supervisors while building a strong safety-focused culture.
• Partner with customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
  , preferably in the
  automotive industry
  .
• Strong experience managing
  plant operations
  , including Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in
  tooling, stamping, and/or welded assembly
  environments.
• Proven background in
  Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, OEE, 5S, Kaizen, FMEA, SPC, PDCA, and 8D
  methodologies.
• Experience managing
  Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC)metrics, budgets, and operational KPIs.
• Strong customer-facing experience with OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers preferred.
• Excellent leadership, people management, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in
  Industrial, Mechanical, Production Engineering
  , or a related field (MBA preferred).

Ideal Candidate

• Plant Manager
• Manufacturing Manager
• Operations Manager
• Production Manager
• Industrial Operations Manager
• Automotive Manufacturing Leader

Candidates should have a proven track record of leading large manufacturing operations, driving Lean transformation, improving operational performance, and developing high-performing teams within an automotive manufacturing environment.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.