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Plant Manager/Director of Operations

“'Cream of the Crop” candidates only.

You will have a strong background in automotive Tier One injection moulding and complex assembly systems along with P&L responsibility for a medium to large scale facility with 2 satelite operations.  You are a LEAN and TPS Expert and have turnaround experience as the consummate leader of a FULL COMPLEMENT OF DEPARTMENT MANAGERS incl sales and Finance.  You are an avid advocate of continuous improvement methodologies and have a passion for excellence.in all manufacturing and business initiatives. Accomplished General Managers, VP Ops, Plant Managers and 'rising star' Production Managers from world class facilities will be considered. You will bring a passionate, high level of energy to this position as well as an exceptional track record in the automotive industry. The successful candidate must be open to future promotions on a global basis as part of the worldwide philosophy of professional growth and development...this role should be seen as a stepping stone to higher levels outside of this particular facility.

     Major Responsibilities:

•       Responsible for total multi plant budget and performance metrics.  $200M of sales, directing all aspects of the business relating to the running of the factory operations

•       Role model company leadership values in the management of both hourly associates and salaried staff (unionized facility)

•       Guide the plant team to over-achieve in key operations metrics including safety, quality, continuous improvement, return to profitability and customer service

•       Drive product renovation and innovation, cost improvements, and raising the bar on quality and product safety

•       Building a culture with a relentless obsession to eliminate waste

Qualifications:

•       University degree in Engineering (MBA an asset)

•       Demonstrated leadership in an automotive plastic injection moulding/assembly manufacturing environment

•       Significant involvement in the development and implementation of TPM, LEAN, and SIX SIGMA methodology and thinking

•       Strong verbal and written communication skills

•       Strong problem solving and sound analytical skills

KEY: Must have strong background in P&L, Automotive, LEAN and or TPS.  Injection Moulding Experience is another prerequisite as is a University Degree.

This client is making changes and expect to grow capacity over the next 18 months.  Current results need to improve before this can happen.