Plant Manager
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At AAM the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.
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Plant ManagerJob Description Summary
AAM is searching for a Plant Manager to join our team. This position will be based out of our Twinsburg location in Twinsburg OH.As a Plant Manager at American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. (AAM) you will be responsible for the planning directing and coordinating of all the organizations operations. You will also be responsible for improving performance productivity efficiency and profitability through the implementation of effective methods and strategies while managing a team of managers supervisors and other direct reports.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10-15 years experience in manufacturing/machining and foundry experience in the automotive industry with a familiarity with HPDC Automotive High volume Aluminum foundry process.
Job Description
- Lead the development and execution of action plans required to achieve the business plan.
- Work with the corporate staff to ensure adequate resources are in place to meet business objectives.
- Plan and direct the manufacturing activities working closely with all departments in order to promote a safe working environment establish standards of performance progress measurements and interdepartmental flow.
- Determine staffing levels shift requirements operating schedules and make recommendations regarding machinery.
- Create an accident free culture by implementing supporting and training as required to comply with all facets of the companys environmental health and safety systems.
- Analyze production capacity and workload in order to determine machine usage and establish required labor hours.
- Manage Facility Staff with overall responsibility for Operations associates in manufacturing areas.
- Provide technical leadership for new product/process development including machine retool activities and prototype manufacturing.
- Participate in design review process in order to ensure manufacturability was considered in design and product specifications are clear
- Review financial statements and data and utilize financial data to improve profitability
- Prepare and control operational budgets; Plan effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company
- Understanding of 5S demonstrate S4 principles in daily job duties.
- Show attention to detail maintain a productive attitude and have willingness to take the extra steps needed to ensure the job is done correctly.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university/college.
- 5 years progressive leadership experience within an automotive environment.
- Solid and extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes daily operations material handling quality criteria safety and human resource issues
- Strong knowledge of human resources safety associate relations training and development and employment requirements.
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others; including but not limited to all levels of management associates and customers.
- Strong level of planning organizational and analytical abilities to troubleshoot where problems are complex.
- Prior Lean Kaizen manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with HPDC Automotive High volume Aluminum foundry process.
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier AAM designs engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more visit .
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM youll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us youll have the opportunity to grow embrace challenges build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAMand the world.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that Associates are treated equally during employment without regard to their age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations please e-mail AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
