General Manager- Plant Operations

The General Manager -  Plant Operations will drive the production operations at AOSM Tier 1 facilities by proactively leading and strategizing operational functions for a world class manufacturing and assembly operation. Hands-on Leader with a "can do" attitude who will work on execution and help transition products from concept to reality, establishing  department objectives and metrics.  

This position plays a vital role in creating and maintaining a culture of execution that supports the company's core values, vision, and mission.  

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the manufacturing plant, ensuring that production meets both internal and customer standards for quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Develop and implement strategies aimed at promoting the company's mission and overall direction, including oversight of the manufacturing and supply chain operations within the facility.
• Ensure the facility meets all industry standards and compliance regulations for manufacturing, including safety, environmental, and labor laws.
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the manufacturing process through Lean, Six Sigma, or other relevant methodologies, to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross functional team leads to set production goals, then plan and execute strategies to meet those targets.  
• Monitor production output, product quality, and on-time delivery rates, taking corrective actions and escalating issues when necessary.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing supervisor team, ensuring they are aligned with the company culture and objectives.
• Foster a culture of engagement, where safety and quality are paramount, and where every team member is empowered to contribute to the success of the business.
• Manage budgeting and cost control measures, including monitoring operational expenditures and ensuring the facility operates within financial constraints.
• Coordinate with supply chain, procurement, and vendor management to ensure that materials and equipment are procured on time and at cost-effective rates.
• Facilitate technology upgrades and oversee the integration of new machinery and equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to production lines.
• Understand the role of the Tier 1 facility in the greater execution picture, ensuring the project needs are met and fostering strong, lasting relationships with both the Tier 2 incoming and Tier 0 outgoing teams.
• Prepare and present reports on plant performance, challenges, and the outcomes of implemented strategies to stakeholders and the executive team.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks that could impact the quality, cost, or delivery of products.
• Collaborate with People Ops to oversee recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and retention strategies for all plant employees.
• Support the manufacturing system design development and implementation establishing process workflow, layout, space requirements, standard time, manufacturing capacity and cost
• Support the implementation of the ERP system from production, inventory and planning perspective.
• Promote a safe and healthy environment establishing open channels of communication with production employees..
• Establish open communication and transparency with all departments.
• Develop forecasts and daily build plans. Utilize innovative solutions to improve performance..
• Develop, compile, analyze and report metrics and plans to include, production performance, inventory, cost, shipping, forecast etc.
• Develop, implement and track KPI's for direct reports. 

Skills

• Self driven individual capable of solving complex problems.
• Can do Attitude
• You can communicate clearly, delivering effective presentations in person and via video conference.
• You can deploy Lean and Six Sigma methodologies from scratch.

Requirements

• Bachelor of science degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing Operations and/or production of aerospace, automotive or other complex products.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and  managing diverse teams and operation
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing operation (NPI) as part of a cross-functional team.
• Experience with Quality standards such as ISO / TS or similar
• Experience and Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Understanding of MFG & Quality tools such PCP / PFMEA / DFA /DFM / SPPC]=.
• Knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability.
• Passion for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge in process simulation is a plus.

To Apply Submit:

CV required. Cover letter and work samples optional.

Salary Range: $175k- $205k/ dependent upon experience