Job Description

Description

SHELBYVILLE, TN

PLANT MANAGER

Aludyne is recognized as the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world. We have over 30 strategically located facilities across the globe, with leading market shares in several key regions. With this infrastructure, we are able to serve our global customers as well as meet the needs of local demands of speed, flexibility and efficiency.

At Aludyne, we aim to recruit and retain smart, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It’s how we deliver on the promises we make to customers, and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference.

Benefits We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer 401K Match, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation and holidays

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading a cross-functional manufacturing team to achieve the required operating results and corporate initiatives. Responsibility includes P&L, organizational and regulatory compliance and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and delivery to satisfy customer expectations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Drive results for plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including safety, quality, cost, delivery, employee retention, training, compliance, launch, etc.
• Own plant P&L, budgets, forecasts and development and implementation of strategy
• In collaboration with Company leadership, develop and implement initiatives to create and sustain an energized and engaged workforce
• Drive utilization of problem-solving methods for facility and customer problems/issues
• Manage capital authorization and expenditures
• Maintain quality and productivity levels by applying and monitoring organizational and customer standards of quality control, regulatory compliance and safety standards
• Oversee maintenance of buildings and equipment and plant security and protection
• Lead by example to practice safe work behaviors and hold Plant Staff and all employees accountable for the same
• Manage product launch and program management at the location level
• Drive the identification, selection, and prioritization of projects with an emphasis on those that have breakthrough potential
• Develop budgets and approve expenditures
• Analyze production, quality control, maintenance and other related functions to correct and improve processes
• Initiate and lead CI programs and cost control efforts
• Accountable for overall workforce training and safety procedures
• Formulate policies and practices to manage and plan daily use of materials and human resources
• Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience in Engineering, Production or Supply Chain
• Minimum eight (8) years of people leadership and leading cross-functional teams, preferably in automotive related industry
• Leadership in a TPM environment is a plus
• Experience with direct responsibility for P&L exceeding $50M and development and management of an operational budget and long-range plans
• Experience in product launch(s) and/or demonstrated high-level project management role(s)
• Experience with ISO and IATF standards and audit processes
• Experience with manufacturing automation

Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.

Aludyne does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Aludyne will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.  

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