Plant Manager
- Direct-hire
- Clackamas, OR and Vancouver, WA
- On-site
- Automotive Manufacturing
What you should know: Mulberry has partnered a 100% employee-owned automotive manufacturing organization to hire a Plant Manager to oversee two locations. They are headquartered in Vancouver, WA and have over 5,000 employees globally. The organization fosters a collaborative, kind, and stable culture. They invest in their people, with an average tenure of 10+ years and a strong leadership team. The Plant Manager will report directly to their Director of Operations and lead all aspects of plant operations across both union and non-union sites. They are seeking a grounded, hands-on, servant leader with strong financial, operational, and people managerial acumen.
A day in the life:
- Determines and establishes long-term and short-term objectives consistent with the business strategy, financial targets, sales forecasts and other related factors.
- Responsible for the overall business P&L.
- Develops and proposes an Annual Plan and Capital Expense budget.
- Develops the weekly operating forecast, measures result and develops actions to correct any gaps or deficiencies.
- Executes to the approved plan and budget.
- Actively coaches and develops direct reports.
- Encourages the development of improved manufacturing methods, layouts, equipment, and techniques. Conducts a continuous cost reduction program throughout the plant.
- Plans, organizes and implements the necessary controls and measurements to ensure the efficient, cost effective manufacturing operations that obtain objectives in the areas of Safety, Productivity, Cost, Quality and Customer Satisfaction.
- Works directly with suppliers and internal resources to address quality issues and leads action plans.
- Reviews plant results both with division and corporate leadership as well as plant-based personnel.
- Ensures quality standards are met through testing products as necessary, identifying root cause for any defects and implementing action plans to remove manufacturing deficiencies.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise:
- 7-10+ years in manufacturing operations
- 5-10+ years of progressive leadership experience
- Heavy manufacturing experience required; automotive experience highly desired
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related preferred
- Servant leadership style, a problem solver, and kind
Compensation and Benefits: $150-$170K/annually with annual prorated bonus potential, strong healthcare benefits, discretionary PTO, ESOP, 401k match, wellness reimbursement, and more!
Mulberry Talent Partners is dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with exciting opportunities. By applying for this position, you will also be considered for other open positions within our network. If you are already part of our community, we encourage you to reach out directly to one of our recruiters regarding any specific roles that catch your eye!
