Plant Manager, CL Site Operations

Ensure that customer expectations are met and/or exceeded within the confines of company guidelines. Quarterly presentations to customer senior management relative to our scorecard and initiatives. Participate in customer invited meetings e.g. 9:30 am to support Customer strategic objectives Communicate with the customer and demonstrate initiatives supporting continuous improvement. Meet company objectives with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment. Quarterly presentations to senior management of syncreon re Plant objectives and initiatives Establish 5 year / contract life business plan, annual budgets and ensure targets are met Local initiatives to ensure plant progression in all regards Adopt continuous improvement within the workplace. Plan and execute the concepts of lean manufacturing Ensure the plant plans and executes productivity tasks on an annual and ongoing basis Prioritize activities associated with the elimination of waste in all aspects of our operations Organizational Strengthening Continue to build a stronger salaried team capable of leading the hourly workforce into the demands of the future. Improve employee relations and morale through participation of personnel from the shop floor and instill behavioral discipline Improve communication throughout the organization and at all levels Work with Trade Unions (if applicable) Continue to identify and eliminate past practices that may impact the financial wellbeing of the plant. Work with union personnel to improve day to day operations while limiting the emotional impact on the workforce Adopt union representatives as part of the business to maximize their contribution to achieve overall objectives New Business Work with the business development and account management group to identify business opportunities within the capabilities of the plant and local area Ensure the plant participates in all activities surrounding potential business and future profitability Ensure the plant is always in a state that maximizes its appeal to outsiders and potential customers Be a Corporate Citizen, create an external Image Ensure that syncreon.US, Inc. is a positive force within the community and considered to be a good employer Increase the exposure of syncreon.US Inc. in a positive light to maximize our opportunity for future growth Work with other suppliers and industry focus groups in the local community to learn from their experiences and adapt accordingly Quality and Environmental Management Systems Participate as an active member of the management team in supporting ISO 14001 and ensuring that their direct reports abide by these processes and operating work instructions Drive, Attend and participate in both ISO TS 16949 and ISO 14001 management review Your Key Qualifications A college or university degree related to manufacturing is preferred and / or MBA Managerial experience at various levels and/or other manufacturing locations Manufacturing / logistics background in the automotive industry is preferred Job experience in a Tier 1 operation is beneficial A production, materials and quality control background compliment skill set