Plant Manager

About the Role

How you will contribute

Ensure that customer expectations are met and/or exceeded within the confines of company guidelines.

• Quarterly presentations to customer senior management relative to our scorecard and initiatives.
• Participate in customer invited meetings e.g. 9:30 am to support Customer strategic objectives
• Communicate with the customer and demonstrate initiatives supporting continuous improvement.

Meet company objectives with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment.

• Quarterly presentations to senior management of syncreon re Plant objectives and initiatives
• Establish 5 year / contract life business plan, annual budgets and ensure targets are met
• Local initiatives to ensure plant progression in all regards

Adopt continuous improvement within the workplace.

• Plan and execute the concepts of lean manufacturing
• Ensure the plant plans and executes productivity tasks on an annual and ongoing basis
• Prioritize activities associated with the elimination of waste in all aspects of our operations

Organizational Strengthening

• Continue to build a stronger salaried team capable of leading the hourly workforce into the demands of the future.
• Improve employee relations and morale through participation of personnel from the shop floor and instill behavioral discipline
• Improve communication throughout the organization and at all levels

Work with Trade Unions (if applicable)

• Continue to identify and eliminate past practices that may impact the financial wellbeing of the plant.
• Work with union personnel to improve day to day operations while limiting the emotional impact on the workforce
• Adopt union representatives as part of the business to maximize their contribution to achieve overall objectives

New Business

• Work with the business development and account management group to identify business opportunities within the capabilities of the plant and local area
• Ensure the plant participates in all activities surrounding potential business and future profitability
• Ensure the plant is always in a state that maximizes its appeal to outsiders and potential customers

Be a Corporate Citizen, create an external Image

• Ensure that syncreon.US, Inc. is a positive force within the community and considered to be a good employer
• Increase the exposure of syncreon.US Inc. in a positive light to maximize our opportunity for future growth
• Work with other suppliers and industry focus groups in the local community to learn from their experiences and adapt accordingly

Quality and Environmental Management Systems

• Participate as an active member of the management team in supporting ISO 14001 and ensuring that their direct reports abide by these processes and operating work instructions
• Drive, Attend and participate in both ISO TS 16949 and ISO 14001 management review

Your Key Qualifications

• A college or university degree related to manufacturing is preferred and / or MBA
• Managerial experience at various levels and/or other manufacturing locations
• Manufacturing / logistics background in the automotive industry is preferred
• Job experience in a Tier 1 operation is beneficial
• A production, materials and quality control background compliment skill set