Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Plant Manager – Automotive Manufacturing (Union Environment)

 

What You Will Do:

As a Plant Manager, you will lead a high-performing manufacturing operation, driving excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You’ll have full ownership of plant performance, with the opportunity to shape strategy, develop teams, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive environment.

• Own plant performance, including  production, quality, safety, and financial results
• Develop and manage  short- and long-term budgets , ensuring alignment with operational and financial targets
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver production plans  on time and within cost expectations
• Implement and optimize systems to control:
• Capital expenditures
• Operating costs
• Labor and workforce planning
• Lead efforts to  reduce overtime, premium freight, and maintenance-related costs
• Oversee  facility operations and capital assets , including maintenance, upgrades, and improvements
• Drive and sustain a culture of  continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure achievement of plant goals
• Champion  preventative maintenance programs to ensure uptime and equipment reliability
• Promote  shop floor organization (5S)and a clean, efficient work environment
• Lead, coach, and develop both  union (hourly) and salaried teams
• Ensure compliance with all  safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

 

What You Will Bring

• 8+ years of Plant Management or General Management experience within a manufacturing environment
• 8+ years of leadership experience in a union environment (UAW experience strongly preferred)
• Proven experience leading  both salaried and hourly teams
• Strong background in  automotive manufacturing (OEM or Tier 1 highly preferred)
• Hands-on expertise in:
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Six Sigma tools and problem-solving approaches
• Demonstrated success managing  plant budgets and driving cost improvements
• Bachelor’s degree in  Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive OEM (GM strongly preferred) or Tier 1 supplier experience
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Lean Manufacturing certification
• Experience supporting  launches or new program ramp-ups

 

Work Environment & Schedule

• Standard schedule:  Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Flexibility required during  launches and peak production periods
• Up to 25% travel
• Regular presence on the manufacturing floor, including occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)

 

Why This Role

• High-impact leadership position with  full plant accountability
• Opportunity to shape culture, performance, and long-term operational success
• Work in a  dynamic automotive environment with strong emphasis on continuous improvement

 

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, you may email your up-to-date, professional CV/resume to Tim Dameron @ View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

 

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Pay Details: $175,000.00 to $245,000.00 per year

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