What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager - New Facility position at Adler Pelzer Group 1?
Are you looking to join a pioneering team working in the evolving world of heavy trucks in the US?
If so, then apply to be the Plant Manager with STS North America at our brand new facility in Virginia!
The STS Group is a stock listed, globally leading supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries headquartered in France. STS is pioneering operations of Class A surface components for the heavy trucks in the USA. We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the launch of a brand new STS facility near Salem, Virginia.
The Plant Manager will work closely with a launch team from our France, Mexico and Michigan locations to ensure a successful launch of a new manufacturing facility of class A exterior surfaces for heavy trucks.
The Plant Manager will be based out of the Virginia facility. This role will require some initial travel for pre-launch activities. Relocation to Virginia is available.
Benefits for the Plant Manager:
- Competitive pay and benefits package, including relocation if needed
- Opportunity to be a part of a brand new launch pioneering STS North American class A surfaces and grow one’s career
- Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day 1
- Generous and flexible paid time off
- 401(K) match, fully vested
- Company provided life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, employee assistance program
- Variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
To learn more about our Company and our rich history, visit our websites: www.sts.group
Responsibilities of the Plant Manager:
- Responsible for launching a brand new plant producing parts for customers while overseeing and leading plant finance, manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality, human resources, and information systems.
- Elaborate and Manage Plant budget, meeting financial EBITDA and P&L goals
- Develop a Plant Team stable, motivated and committed to accomplish the tasks, prioritizing tasks with the company’s best interest in mind.
- Manage Plant manufacturing, meeting Operations' KPIs goals by reviewing on going performance results to targets, taking corrective action, implementing and measuring results.
- Troubleshoot with the team all production and maintenance issues and immediately enacts contingency plans as needed.
- Establish standards and controls while maintaining optimum production and utilization of human resources.
- Boost Continuous Improvement with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing by the use of measurable standards, realistic goals and accountability for improvement
- Ensure the Plant comply with Company's Safety Policies, Internal Controls, Legal and Customer Requirements.
Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties as assigned as necessary to support team goals.
Ideal Candidate Profile for the Plant Manager:
- Professional experience of 7 years min. in the Plant Management, Operations and/or Engineering fields in the Automotive Supplier industry or similar.
- Experience and knowledge with plastics, polymers, paint, class A / exterior surfaces
- Experience and knowledge of thermoset or thermoplastic is a plus
- Problem solver and solutions provider with a capacity for innovation - Outside the box thinker
- Well organized, reliable and team oriented leader with strong leadership skills.
- Adaptable to a new environment (new plant, new people, new processes)
- Engineering degree or equivalent is a plus. Education may be substituted with equivalent experience.
Please respond with resume.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. STS participate in the E-Verify Program.
