Plant Manager

Position Summary

A leader who demonstrates and communicates the company’s vision, mission, and values to the plant workforce. Responsible for the overall management, direction and execution of plant operations.

• Serve as Plant Champion for Vision, Mission, Values Align with Cooper Standard Top Priorities
• Lead communication effort with plant workforce
• Serve as primary community partner on behalf of Cooper Standard
• Role Model Cooper Standard Values & Capabilities
• Foster the engagement and development of the plant workforce
• Manage, coach and develop leadership staff
• Drive organizational success through performance management system
• Support positive employee and labor relations (union/works council)
• Ensure a respectful and ethical environment
• Ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace
• Implement and enforce Cooper Standard Total Safety Culture
• Execute 6S & continually improve overall quality performance of the plant
• Serve as first contact for customer quality escalations
• Execute Cooper Standard Quality Operating System
• Achieve all green customer scorecards/become supplier of preference
• Manage and minimize scrap and containment actions
• Optimize financial and cost performance
• Ensure a Continuous Improvement environment in the Plant
• Use and promote the use of Lean Manufacturing
• Ensure correct launch performance
• Identify and implement best business practices (BBP)
• Focus on Net Operations Variance and cost/equ
• Maximize labor efficiencies
• Manage to the plant budget
• Execute Cooper Standard and JV partner initiatives to plan (where applicable)
• Meet customer delivery requirements
• Achieve inventory days on hand target
• Achieve on-time delivery target to the customer
• Minimize premium freight
• Facilitate plant activities with other company groups (IT, CoC, Engineering, Launch Management, etc.)
• Coordinate implementation of corporate initiatives (SAP, process, product, etc.)
• Act as spokesperson for the plant in corporate activities
• Manage program launches through ClauS (Cooper Launch System) adherence
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

• Seven to ten years of prior management experience.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent.
• Advanced degree or equivalent preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Drives Engagement
• Instills Trust
• Drives Vision and Purpose
• Total Safety Culture
• Quality
• Lean Manufacturing
• Financial Acumen
• Inventory Management
• Program Management

Professional Office Environment

Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor

Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required

Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

Position Type:
Regular

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging.

We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.

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On-site Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include sealing, fuel and…