Manufacturing Plant Manager

PLANT MANAGER

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the operations of a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, ensuring world-class safety and quality standards, and supporting the continued growth of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People objectives.
• Develop and execute the plant’s operational strategy.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, environmental, health and safety standards.
• Manage plant financial performance, productivity and operational KPIs.
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement and operational excellence.
• Lead organizational growth while maintaining operational stability.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Previous experience as a Plant Manager or Senior Operations Manager.
• Experience leading manufacturing operations with 300+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM and Operational Excellence.
• Experience managing unionized operations.
• Advanced English.
• Availability to work on-site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting plant expansion or organizational growth.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Proven track record developing leaders and succession plans.
• Experience leading change and transformation initiatives.