E-Power Plant Manager

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

Plastic Omnium is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €9.5 billion economic revenue in 2022, a global network of 150 plants and 43 R&D centers, Plastic Omnium relies on its 40,500 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, Plastic Omnium Clean Energy Systems develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, Plastic Omnium is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

The Plant Manager has a key leadership role in production by directing and coordinating the activities of the production departments, including but not limited to: Stock Room, Shipping/Receiving, Wire Harness, Battery, EHS, and Planning. Ensuring that business runs smooth for the entire facility. This role is for someone with a proven track record in managing multiple departments, ensuring on-time delivery of promised product.

Day to Day

• Reviews production orders, reports or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure that production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews production and operating reports; resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with said standards.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to the Human Resource Manager.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.

Supervisory

• Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in Wire, Battery, and other departments as needed.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these departments.
• Directly supervises non-supervisory employees in the Planning and EHS departments.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Additional

• Assist with interviewing and hiring.
• Training employees or see that they get the proper training.
• Ensure that employees are cross trained when applicable.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Writes performance reviews.
• Rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Personal Background

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business or Engineering; or a minimum of 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Managerial experience required.
• Experience with vehicle battery manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred but not necessary.

Job Technical Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Able to respond effectively and fairly to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Job Soft Skills

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Thorough understanding of MRP logic as it relates to manufacturing processes including planning and shop floor operations.
• Knowledgeable in quality systems and statistical methods.
• Able to quickly grasp problems and get to the root of and solve operational issues.
• Able to discern where manufacturing engineering applications can improve operations.
• Able to get work done through other people by directing and delegating.
• Able to mediate personnel problems and find resolution to conflicts between people and departments.
• Knowledgeable in warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, stores, and order picking.
• Capable of working with engineering to make product improvements and implement processes.
• Working understanding of ISO 9001:2008 standard.

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Operations Management: 5 years (Required)
• Battery Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person