Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!

We are R esponsive We have I ntegrity We are D ynamic We exhibit E xcellence 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Lead daily plant operations to meet production targets, quality standards, cost objectives, and delivery schedules
• Ensure all activities comply with safety policies, environmental regulations, and industry standards
• Oversee manufacturing processes for vehicle assembly, including body, paint, trim, chassis, and final inspection areas
• Manage plant leadership team, including production, manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and materials management
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem‑solving methodologies
• Drive operational KPIs such as throughput, efficiency, first‑time quality, uptime, and labor productivity
• Develop and manage the plant budget, including labor planning, capital expenditures, and operational costs
• Partner with supply chain teams to ensure material availability and optimize inventory
• Partner with Human Resources for workforce planning, employee development and training
• Build a strong culture focused on safety, accountability, communication, and teamwork
• Represent the plant in corporate reviews, customer visits, and external audits

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including running a large-scale assembly or production facility
• Proven success managing complex operations, production systems, and cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of automotive or heavy manufacturing assembly processes
• Demonstrated ability in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Solid financial acumen
• Prior experience in a union environment is preferred

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel may be required