Associate Director, Plant Management

As the Plant Manager, you will oversee all operations of the plant, ensuring efficient production, compliance with industry standards as well as plant-wide safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. You will identify and lead continuous improvement projects. You will be on-site and will report to the Director of Powder Operations. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics and ensure adherence to customer specifications. Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations. Promote a culture of safety and accountability across all teams. Oversee quality control systems to meet automotive industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001). Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement programs. Improve and ensure production schedules meet customer delivery requirements. Monitor indicators for throughput, scrap rates, and downtime; implement cost-saving measures. Lead, coach, and guide development of plant staff to achieve performance goals. Foster a collaborative and performance culture. Be the primary contact for customer audits and technical inquiries. Ensure customer satisfaction through on-time delivery and quality performance. Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs. Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field 10+ years of experience managing plant operations and large teams. LSS Certifications About us:

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