Plant Manager

PLANT MANAGERAbout Voltava:At Voltava people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems Android Industries and Avancez with approximately 5400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant collaborative and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing supply chain automation and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive industrial e-mobility heavy truck defense and technology sectors. Kinetyc our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom Michigan expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together we are Building A Better the Role:Lead and manage the entire Android production operation within the customer centric unit including materials management assembly shipping quality control maintenance and manufacturing engineering. Develop and administer policies and guidelines applicable to manufacturing operations. Ensure operations meet established objectives including but not limited to safety quality delivery and cost; and develop and promote human resource bench strength throughout all levels of the entire production You Will Do:Responsible for leading coaching and mentoring the leadership team and providing them with the skills to lead coach and mentor their direct for effective planning coordinating and directing overall manufacturing activities; responsible for safety quality productivity and on-time delivery of all plant operations and team for plant appropriate staffing levels to meet the budgeted financial performance of Android plant operations. Direct the utilization of the KPIs to effectively track monitor and implement required improvement activities related to business plan goals and issues of the plant implementation of lean manufacturing utilizing required operating procedures standardized work instructions and job safety of policy deployment to improve plant performance metrics and meet or exceed customer expectations (productivity goals cost reduction goals etc.). Develop drive and support plant activities towards maintaining IATF 16949/ISO14001 compliance and achieving customer awards and Quality registrations. Lead the plant safety committee; assign clear responsibilities for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and hold all direct reports accountable to ensure that all required safety procedures are being followed in the performance of daily activities and all safety devices are properly in place and with Sales Team to provide input into quoting and new business development activities (pricing program management plant capacity etc.)Maintain high standards in plant layout applying 5S and plant adheres to all policies and You Need To Be Successful:5 years in increasingly complex management positions with a minimum of 10 years experience in the automotive -depth knowledge of manufacturing processes of the automotive in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and knowledge of manufacturing financial logic and analytical skills to direct resolution of complex or unusual business -oriented and innovative in leading the manufacturing operations. Process knowledge of plant department functions and roles to facilitate overall plant synergy. Proven leadership ability and utilization of oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interface with and motivate all levels of team to mentor and teach team members effective problem-solving methods for related plant and customer problems/ in Microsoft Office :Bachelors degree required (Management Business or Engineering); Masters Degree in Business Management preferred (MBA)Travel:Yes 25% or lessWhat We Offer:We believe our team members are our greatest investment which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health dental and vision coverage retirement savings programs with employer contributions tuition reimbursement paid time off and holidays employee assistance resources and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health financial well-being professional growth and overall quality of Core Values:Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed respected valued and empowered to make an impact. Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each : We earn trust through every : We show up fully even when it would be easier not : We strengthen the people and places around us. Together we are Building A Better is proud to be an Equal Opportunity are committed to attracting developing and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry citizenship status sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local Voltava employment decisions are based on qualifications skills experience and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate serve our customers and achieve our and AccommodationsVoltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process please contact Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.