Plant Manager Jobs

Do you want to work at an organization that is people focused, service minded and results oriented, that offers their customers creative problem solving, progressive solutions, and improved outcome? Then Android Industries may be the place for you. We are committed to a culture of excellence, with a focus on best practices and continuous improvement. We understand that our people are our biggest strength, and we know that world-class service happens because of our capable and valued team members. Whether you are looking for an assembly position or a career in manufacturing management, you can thrive as a member of our team.

PLANT MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY:

Lead and manage the entire Android production operation within the customer centric unit including materials management, assembly, shipping, quality control, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering. Develop and administer policies and guidelines applicable to manufacturing operations. Ensure operations meet established objectives including but not limited to safety, quality, delivery, and cost; and develop and promote human resource bench strength throughout all levels of the entire production operation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, drive and support plant activities towards maintaining IATF 16949/ISO14001 compliance, and achieving customer awards and Quality registrations.
• Maintain high standards in plant layout applying 5S and PFEP.
• Direct the utilization of the Android KPIs to effectively track, monitor, and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, and issues of the plant location.
• Implementation of policy deployment to improve plant performance metrics and meet or exceed customer expectations (productivity goals, cost reduction goals, etc.).
• All other duties as assigned.
• Work with Sales Team to provide input into quoting and new business development activities (pricing, program management, plant capacity, etc.)
• Accountable for Android plant appropriate staffing levels to meet the budgeted financial performance of Android plant operations.
• Responsible for effective planning, coordinating and directing overall Android manufacturing activities; responsible for safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery of all Android plant operations and team members.
• Lead the plant safety committee; assign clear responsibilities for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and hold all direct reports accountable for ensuring that all required safety procedures are being followed in the performance of daily activities and all safety devices are properly in place and utilized.
• Responsible for leading, coaching and mentoring the leadership team and providing them with the skills to lead, coach and mentor their direct reports.
• Drive implementation of a lean manufacturing utilizing required operating procedures, standardized work instructions, and job safety analysis.
• Ensures plant adheres to all Android policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required (Management, Business, or Engineering); Master’s Degree in Business Management preferred (MBA)
• Years of Experience: 5+ years in increasingly complex management positions with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the automotive industry.

TRAVEL:

• Travel Required: Yes 25% or less

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proven leadership ability and utilization of teamwork.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interface with and motivate all levels of team members.
• Process knowledge of plant department functions and roles to facilitate overall plant synergy.
• Ability to mentor and teach team members effective problem-solving methods for related plant and customer problems/issues.
• Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvements.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes of the automotive industry.
• Action-oriented and innovative in leading the manufacturing operations.
• Strong logic and analytical skills to direct resolution of complex or unusual business problems.
• Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing financial principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off
• Additional Competitive Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP Program
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits

TRAITS/VALUES:

• Hope: The quality of possessing and adhering to positive, optimistic expectation of future events.
• Compassion: The quality of an understanding of another's challenges.
• Justice: Concern for fairness.
• Trust: Confidence in one another
• Courage: Strength in the face of adversity.
• Wisdom: The quality of having good, sound judgement.

Android Canada employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination, or medical exemption, effective December 12, 2021. Android advocates full equal employment opportunity for all people without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or family status, or status as covered veterans in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. Android complies with applicable legislation governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Accommodations required due to disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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