Plant Manager (Automotive)
Optima Organizational Solutions
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at our client's unionized, automotive plant , specializing in Roll Forming and tube milling processes . The Plant Manager will provide strategic leadership, ensure operational excellence, and drive a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
This role demands a proven leader who can effectively manage a complex, fast‑paced production environment and maintain positive, constructive labor relations while meeting demanding OEM delivery requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Organizational Management
- Lead, coach, and develop production, maintenance, quality, and support teams to achieve plant goals and drive a high-performance culture.
- Foster transparent communication and a culture built on respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership presence on the plant floor, engaging employees at all levels.
Union & Labor Relations
- Maintain a collaborative working relationship with union leadership and hourly workforce.
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and support fair and consistent application of policies.
- Lead resolution of labor issues, administer grievance procedures, and participate in contract negotiations as needed.
- Promote a productive, safe, and inclusive workplace environment.
Production & Operations Management
- Oversee daily plant operations for metal stamping, welding, forming, and assembly lines.
- Ensure JIT delivery performance and customer satisfaction metrics are consistently achieved.
- Direct production scheduling, capacity planning, and workflow optimization to meet volume, cost, and quality targets.
- Ensure proper functioning of stamping presses, tooling, dies, and assembly equipment to maintain uptime and efficiency.
Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Champion a safety-first culture and ensure adherence to OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee safety programs, training, audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
- Ensure proper handling of scrap, lubricants, metal coils, and other materials specific to stamping operations.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure all stamped and assembled products meet customer dimensional and cosmetic specifications.
- Oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues (including die issues, weld integrity, or assembly defects).
- Maintain compliance with TS/IATF 16949 and customer‑specific quality requirements.
Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
- Drive operational excellence through lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, SMED (Single‑Minute Exchange of Die), and Value Stream Mapping.
- Lead initiatives to reduce scrap, improve changeover times, and increase equipment reliability.
- Implement automation or process improvements to enhance throughput and cost efficiency.
Maintenance & Equipment Management
- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for stamping presses, dies, welding cells, robotics, and assembly tools.
- Support die‑maintenance strategies to extend tool life and maintain part quality.
- Ensure quick response and resolution to equipment downtime issues.
Financial & Business Management
- Develop and manage the plant budget, including labor, materials, maintenance, and capital expenditures.
- Monitor performance metrics (OEE, scrap, labor utilization, downtime, inventory turns).
- Create action plans to improve cost performance, productivity, and overall profitability.
Customer & Supplier Relations
- Maintain strong relationships with OEM customers, ensuring timely communication and high service levels.
- Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure steady,material flow of coil steel, components, and packaging.
- Support supplier development and performance improvement when quality or delivery issues arise.
Qualifications & Skills
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related discipline required.
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma certification desirable.
Experience
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in automotive or metal‑stamping manufacturing.
- Demonstrated success managing a unionized production environment.
- Experience with roll forming and tube millingoperations strongly preferred.
- Prior exposure tohigh-volume automotive production.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team‑building abilities.
- Deep understanding of stamping, forming, welding, and assembly processes.
- Excellent communication skills, including conflict resolution and negotiation with union partners.
- Data‑driven decision‑making and strong analysis skills.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and meet strict customer deadlines.
- Solid understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
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