Manufacturing Plant Manager

PTI QCS is a dynamic automotive coatings provider with facilities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. We are looking for a Operations/Plant Manager to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes at out Sterling Heights facility. The Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production of our paint line to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

Operations / Plant Manager Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements
• Influence and learn from below
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

Operations / Plant Manager Skills

• Proven work experience as a plant manager or equivalent
• Proven managerial experience
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
• Computer literacy
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• BS degree in Business Management or related field preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

PTI Quality Containment Solutions, LLC is a premier supplier of quality containment solutions, supply chain services and engineered coatings, serving the automotive and manufacturing industries.