Plant Manager Kansas City, MO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=400+North+Atlantic+Street+Kansas+City+MO+USA+64116) Job Type Full-time Description Plant ManagerThe Plant Manager oversees the operations of a tier one automotive blanking and stamping supplier. Lead the manufacturing facility to safely provide the best solutions and service to the supply chain and the customers. Define current and long-term objectives for safety, service, quality, and employees and deploying resources effectively. Establish and communicate clear goals, strategy, and deliverables. Support and foster a high-performance work team that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement. Exercise sound judgment in the execution of your job responsibilities. Essential Functions:• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectation through the oversight of shipping, receiving, production and maintenance activities• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime• Commit to plant safety procedures and hold others accountable for adherence• Responsible for hiring, performance management, employee relations, monitoring employee productivity, training and disciplinary measures that fosters self-correcting employees.• Responsible to enforce and support company policies and procedures, escalating matters of importance• Responsible for ensuring ISO /TS standards and regulations are adhered to• Regularly inspect the plant floor and equipment to ensure everything is working properly, to include the grounds and truck yard as well• Work closely with all internal plant and corporate functions, including and not limited to sales, marketing, quality, procurement, finance, and human resources• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, get firsthand customer information; established and maintains effective relationships with customers • Other duties as assigned by senior management Requirements Requirements: • Demonstrated strong leadership skills • Proven work experience as a plant manager as well as managerial experience • Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources) • Familiarity with automotive aluminum and steel blanking equipment and technical expertise. • Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes • Computer literacy • Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills • Strong attention to detail and follow through • Able to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time while meeting deadline Supervisory Responsibility This position does have supervisory responsibilities of plant management and maintenance personnel Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field is preferred. Formal education may be substituted with experience and training when competency in the position is demonstrated. • 8 + years previous experience in manufacturing field required, preferably in steel and aluminum • 8+ years progressive managerial experience required • Proficient skills in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Strong financial and business acumen, including knowledge of market trends, technology and best practices