Reporting to the Director Americas Manufacturing, Commercial & Aero, the Manufacturing Director will plan, organize and direct the plant operations within a large tire manufacturing environment (1000 associates) in Danville, VA.
As Manufacturing Director this individual will be expected to deliver results that meet safety, quality, customer service, innovation and cost criteria while operating within company policy and respecting country / local laws. They will provide vision and direction to the Plant Leadership Team, set challenging goals and drive AOP performance indicators for the plant, assuring cost effective and customer-oriented operation. This individual will drive communication and cascading down of goals and objectives throughout the entire organization, build a culture of "Zero Loss" and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve cost, productivity, waste, quality, safety and environmental performance. This role will also build and sustain a safe, collaborative and engaged work environment characterized by employee involvement and participative management.
Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Operational Performance
Responsible for driving safe and efficient performance of all aspects of plant operations.
Collaborate and coordinate activities with all functions within and outside of manufacturing to ensure the overall plant objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Establish and monitor overall plant performance and operating budgets.
Assure accountability of Plant Leadership Team on performance results.
Process Improvement & Cost Management
Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of people, equipment, materials, and capital while achieving deliverables and meeting customers' needs.
Initiate corrective / preventive actions as required.
Provide leadership and support for the deployment of Plant Optimization aligned with regional strategies and tactics to ensure a successful and sustainable implementation.
Quality and Compliance
Provide leadership to ensure quality processes are driven into all aspects of the manufacturing processes.
Ensure processes align with regional strategies to deliver quality products to the customer.
Lead Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability compliance and build the required culture where "Safety" is considered a value not a focus/priority.
Leadership and Team Development
Develop, train & coach Plant Leadership Team members, promoting team spirit, collaboration and open dialogue.
Key Experience:
Bachelor Degree in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, management.
15+ years manufacturing experience or related/equivalent experience in a large plant required.
5 or more years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
5 or more years in a Continuous Improvement / TPM / Lean production environment or equivalent experience preferred
Experience in a union environment (as applicable).
Proven track record of increasing scope and responsibility in leadership roles.
Demonstrated, measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, production and service.
Experience in tire or automative manufacturing environment desired
Key Skills:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in high performance and servant leader cultures.
Demonstrated ability to build talent and direct cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational and planning abilities.
Strong leadership skills and strategic thinking.
Strong financial skills and business mindset.
Strong communication & presentation skills to convince, negotiate and handle matters at different levels.
Fluent in English
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