Plant Manager

Job Description: Job Description Plant Manager - Automotive Manufacturing (Union Environment) What You Will Do: As a Plant Manager, you will lead a high-performing manufacturing operation, driving excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You'll have full ownership of plant performance, with the opportunity to shape strategy, develop teams, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive environment.Own plant performance, including production, quality, safety, and financial resultsDevelop and manage short- and long-term budgets, ensuring alignment with operational and financial targetsPartner with cross-functional leaders to deliver production plans on time and within cost expectationsImplement and optimize systems to control:Capital expendituresOperating costsLabor and workforce planningLead efforts to reduce overtime, premium freight, and maintenance-related costsOversee facility operations and capital assets, including maintenance, upgrades, and improvementsDrive and sustain a culture of continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologiesEstablish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure achievement of plant goalsChampion preventative maintenance programs to ensure uptime and equipment reliabilityPromote shop floor organization (5S) and a clean, efficient work environmentLead, coach, and develop both union (hourly) and salaried teamsEnsure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards What You Will Bring8+ years of Plant Management or General Management experience within a manufacturing environment8+ years of leadership experience in a union environment (UAW experience strongly preferred)Proven experience leading both salaried and hourly teamsStrong background in automotive manufacturing (OEM or Tier 1 highly preferred)Hands-on expertise in:Lean ManufacturingContinuous Improvement methodologiesSix Sigma tools and problem-solving approachesDemonstrated success managing plant budgets and driving cost improvementsBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field Preferred QualificationsAutomotive OEM (GM strongly preferred) or Tier 1 supplier experienceSix Sigma Black Belt certificationLean Manufacturing certificationExperience supporting launches or new program ramp-ups Work Environment & ScheduleStandard schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMFlexibility required during launches and peak production periodsUp to 25% travelRegular presence on the manufacturing floor, including occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs) Why This RoleHigh-impact leadership position with full plant accountabilityOpportunity to shape culture, performance, and long-term operational successWork in a dynamic automotive environment with strong emphasis on continuous improvement If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, you may email your up-to-date, professional CV/resume to Tim Perfect placements. Speedy staffing. Tenacious testing. Who's Adecco, we hear you ask? Only the top provider of first-class HR solutions. Our consultants work with some of the best, and most exciting, companies all over the world. We equip our clients with priceless industry insight and put everything we've got into training and mentoring our candidates. We're here to match talented people with the job opportunities and employers they're looking for. On any given day we connect over 700,000 people with fulfilling opportunities that make the most of their skills now and enable them to develop new expertise for the future. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction recordsPay Details: $175,000.00 to $245,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.