Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
Plant Manager – JTEKT Column Systems NA 300 Albers Road Bronson, MI 49028
Reporting Relationship
Reports directly to the President.
Purpose
Dual role as:
- JCSNA Director : Drives strategic vision, stakeholder engagement, leadership, and performance evaluation.
- Plant Manager : Oversees all plant operations—production, quality, personnel, and engineering—to meet customer demands efficiently and cost-effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop skilled teams using advanced manufacturing techniques.
- Manage production control, quality assurance, and compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
- Develop budgets, safety programs, cost reduction initiatives, and quality policies.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects and support new product launches.
- Represent the company positively with customers, vendors, and external organizations.
Performance Metrics
- Strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making.
- 100% delivery and quality compliance.
- Zero lost-time accidents.
- Budget adherence and year-over-year cost improvements.
- Staff motivation and development.
Supervisory Scope
- Direct : Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and Operations Managers.
- Indirect : Customers, corporate departments, community officials, and trade organizations.
Work Environment
Professional office setting with standard equipment.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma; Bachelor’s in Organizational Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Experience with JIT, Kanban, cellular manufacturing, MAPICS, and automotive standards.
- Knowledge of metalworking, robotics, inventory management, and safety programs.
- Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
- Proven track record of achieving goals and managing change.
- Understanding of Japanese manufacturing practices.
Physical Demands
- Regular use of computers and office equipment.
- Occasional lifting (up to 32 lbs), standing, and manual tasks.
Work Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, with extended hours and possible weekends.
Travel
Required to customer and corporate sites.
Additional Notes
- Responsibilities may change without notice.
- Equal opportunity employer; accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
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Requirements:
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
- Proven record of achieving operational and strategic goals
Technical and Operational Knowledge
- Experience with Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing
- Familiarity with cellular manufacturing and Kanban systems
- Proficiency in MAPICS manufacturing systems
- Understanding of automotive quality standards (e.g., Q1)
- Knowledge of automotive safety standards (e.g., FMVSS)
- Strong background in metalworking, including assembly welding, robotics, and machining
- Inventory management expertise, including inventory turns and cost control
Leadership and Management Skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
- Experience operating in a non-union manufacturing environment
- Strong team-building and employee engagement skills
- Ability to manage plant safety programs and quality improvement initiatives
- Skilled in implementing scrap reduction and cost-saving programs
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners
Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with sound decision-making capabilities
- Flexible and adaptable to innovation and change
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- High level of personal integrity and professionalism
- Performs well under pressure and in fast-paced environments
- Familiarity with Japanese manufacturing principles is a plus
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Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Weekend work,