Plant Manager - II

Job Description:

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

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 6SContinually 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

Education and

Qualifications:

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.

Competencies 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 Work Environment/Work Conditions:

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 Additional Locations:

Additional Information:

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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Remote Status:

On-site

Summary

Location:

New Philadelphia, Ohio Type:
Full time