Plant Manager (Start Up Plant)
Company: STS Group
Location: Salem
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Are you looking to join a pioneering team working in the
evolving world of heavy trucks in the US?
If so, then join us as the Plant Manager with STS North America at
our brand-new facility in Virginia!
The STS Group, is a stock-listed, globally leading supplier of
components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive
industries headquartered in France. The Adler Pelzer Group, a
global Tier 1 supplies recently acquired STS group to expand its
target market. STS is pioneering operations of Class A surface
components for heavy trucks in the USA. We are seeking an
experienced Plant Manager to lead the launch of a brand-new STS
facility near Salem, Virginia.
The Plant Manager will work closely with a launch team from our
France, Mexico, and Michigan locations to ensure a successful
launch of a new manufacturing facility of class A exterior surfaces
for heavy trucks.
The Plant Manager will be based out of the Virginia facility. This
role will require some initial travel for pre-launch activities.
Relocation to Virginia is available for the right candidate.
Benefits for the Plant Manager:
Opportunity to be a part of a brand new launch pioneering STS North
American class A surfaces and grow one's career
Competitive pay and benefits package, including relocation if
needed
Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as
relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses,
skills, and training.
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day
1
Generous and flexible paid time off
401(K) match, fully vested
Company provided life insurance, short-term and long-term
disability insurance, employee assistance program
Variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM,
Subaru-many others)
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
To learn more about our Company and our rich history, visit our
websites: www.sts.group
Responsibilities of the Plant Manager:
Responsible for launching a brand new plant producing parts for
customers while overseeing and leading plant finance,
manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality, human resources,
and information systems.
Elaborate and Manage Plant budget, meeting financial EBITDA and
P&L goals
Develop a Plant Team stable, motivated, and committed to
accomplishing tasks, prioritizing tasks with the company's best
interest in mind.
Manage Plant manufacturing, meeting Operations' KPIs goals by
reviewing ongoing performance results to targets, taking corrective
action, implementing and measuring results.
Troubleshoot with the team all production and maintenance issues
and immediately enact contingency plans as needed.
Establish standards and controls while maintaining optimum
production and utilization of human resources.
Boost Continuous Improvement with the implementation of Lean
Manufacturing by the use of measurable standards, realistic goals
and accountability for improvement
Ensure the Plant comply with Company's Safety Policies, Internal
Controls, Legal and Customer Requirements.
Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties as assigned as
necessary to support team goals.
Education
Required
Bachelor's Degree or better in Engineering or a related field
Experience
Required
5-7 years: Some experience with and knowledge of SMC (sheet molding
compound), plastics, polymers, paint, class A / exterior surfaces,
and/or thermoset or thermoplastic
5-7 years: Strong leadership skills to motivate and support
team
7-10 years: Knowledge of P&L statements and the ability to
understand accounting statements in order to maintain a profitable
operation
7-10 years: Technical Background - Engineering, Maintenance,
Industrialization
7-10 years: Knowledgeable of manufacturing processes to include all
functions from raw materials to finished goods, as well as
equipment and machinery.
7-10 years: Professional experience in the Plant Management,
Operations and/or Engineering fields in the Automotive Tier 1
Supplier industry
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Lean Mfg - Prod Sys Cert
Lean Mfg - Six Sigma
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations
Required
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of
tasks
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to
drive new ventures within the business
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability
to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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