Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Industry: Automotive / Manufacturing / Remanufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established leader in the automotive remanufacturing space, known for delivering high-quality, sustainable products that meet rigorous performance and reliability standards. The organization operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and places a strong emphasis on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.

This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a growing operation that values accountability, process discipline, and hands-on leadership.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead daily operations at a high-volume remanufacturing facility. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant performance, including production, staffing, quality, safety, and cost control. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing leadership experience and a continuous improvement mindset, ideally within automotive or remanufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day plant operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met

• Oversee production, maintenance, quality, and logistics functions

• Establish clear expectations and drive accountability across teams

Production Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage production plans and schedules

• Optimize labor, equipment utilization, and throughput to meet customer demand

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production staff

• Ensure proper staffing levels and conduct performance evaluations

• Foster a safe, positive, and performance-driven work environment

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement initiatives

• Reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality

Financial & KPI Management

• Manage plant budgets and operating costs

• Track and report key performance indicators related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements

• Maintain strong quality control and audit processes

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Champion workplace safety and compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations

• Lead initiatives to reduce incidents and improve safety culture

Supplier & Vendor Coordination

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and components

Reporting

• Provide regular operational, financial, and performance updates to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred

• 5 years of plant or operations leadership experience in manufacturing, automotive, or remanufacturing

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, Lean principles, and quality systems

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams

• Solid financial acumen with experience managing budgets and KPIs

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Experience working with ERP systems

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