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Plant Manager- Automobile

Cesna RecruitmentCusseta, Alabama🇺🇸United StatesPosted 19 Jun 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Plant Manager role offers a significant opportunity to lead operations within the reputable automotive industry, driving continuous improvement with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. You'll thrive here if you possess extensive automotive manufacturing leadership experience and a passion for quality, safety, and team development. Apply now to make a substantial impact and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Cusseta, Alabama, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Continuous ImprovementLean ManufacturingSix Sigma

Job Description

·  Production & Program Management: Ensure assembly lines meet customer delivery schedules, support new product launches (APQP), and maintain inventory control.

·  Quality Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to automotive standards including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.

·  Safety & EHS: Cultivate a workplace safety culture, chair EHS steering committees, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.

·  Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, optimize processes, and boost plant profitability.

·  Leadership: Manage direct reports (department managers, supervisors) and oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for the workforce.

·  Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration.

·  Experience: +20 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 15 years in a dedicated Automotive Plant Manager or Operations Manager role.

·  Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP/MES systems (e.g.,SAP) and a working knowledge of advanced automation/digital integration. Review, analyze, and distribute the result of previous year annual production plan and achievement report. Establish next year annual production plan

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Responsible and authorized to supervise all production department employees in case of emergency or contingency.

 

Personal Characteristics:

1.      Teamwork oriented.

2.      Proactive planning.

3.      Quality mindset.

 

Organizational Relationships:

1.      Advises, consults, and coordinates with:

a.      Each department Heads.

b.      Production Managers.

c.       Team leaders and members.

Comprehensive health insurance, 401K, PTO, Sick days, Company perks

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