Assistant Plant Manager
Lear Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Louisville • Kentucky • United States
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About the role
- Managing, supervising, and coordinating all day-to-day plant Operations, Engineering, Materials and Quality function of an automotive plant.
- Establishing and leading cultural change in a participative work environment.
- Actively supporting launch activities for all OEM plant customers.
- Setting long term goals and objectives for the company.
- Performing a quality review of the various functions.
- Communicating & realizing the vision in understandable terms for the team.
- Recognizing and understanding internal and external customer requirements.
- Determining risks associated with production and developing contingencies.
- Evaluating leadership within the plant and coaching staff for development.
- Ensuring compliance with legislation (OHSA, Human Rights, and Employment Standards).
- Directing and coordinating plant operations within company policies.
- Scheduling and conducting plant meetings.
- Attending scheduled corporate training and community events.
Requirements
- 5-10 years’ experience in a management function within the automotive industry.
- Previous experience overseeing an operation producing automotive seats, interiors, or instrument panels.
- Experience in complex supply chains and high complexity manufacturing environments.
- Experience with High Performance Work Teams.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills and Planning and Organization skills.
- Time Management and Prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work in a team environment and High attention to detail.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with OEM customers for various topics including quality and operations.
- Understanding of manufacturing assembly, sequencing, and equipment principles.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
- flexible work arrangements
- professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
manufacturing assemblysequencingequipment principlesquality reviewsupply chain managementhigh complexity manufacturingHigh Performance Work TeamsOEM operationsrisk managementcontingency development
Soft Skills
effective communicationinterpersonal skillsplanning and organizationtime managementprioritizationteamworkattention to detailcritical thinkingproblem-solvingleadership coaching