The Adler Pelzer Group is a worldwide leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of acoustic and thermal components and systems for the automotive sector. With more than 15,000 employees and approximately 100 manufacturing and R&D facilities, we deliver to all major car brands globally.

We are looking for an experienced Plant Manager to support our manufacturing site in Tipton, UK. Our company is able to offer relocation support to candidates coming from the EU, therefore we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a multi-functional plant producing products for customers.  Supervises plant finance, manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality, human resources, and information systems.  Has P&L responsibility for assigned location.   
• Will make decisions that will have a significant impact on the business of the company in terms of costs, schedules, and customer relationships. 
• Oversees daily activities of facility to include, shipping and receiving, maintenance, production control, quality, production, and human resources. 
• Troubleshoot production and maintenance issues and immediately enacts contingency plans as needed. 
• Review on going performance results to targets, takes corrective action, implement, and measure results. 
• Establish standards, controls, and budgets while maintaining optimum production and utilization of human resources. 
• Direct and guide the need for change for the purpose of improving methods by the use of measurable standards, realistic goals and accountability for improvement. 
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment, which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness. rds. 
• Ensures process and equipment warrant permanent improvements in controllability and productivity. 
• Directs and guides manufacturing methods by the use of throughput, inventory, and operating expense as the method of operation. 
• Adherence to plant safety requirements as established by company policy. 
• Supports the activities of subordinates, communicates vision, develops individuals for the purpose of growth. 
• Establish and maintain the Production schedule for each product and meet release dates. 
• Responsible for production – related communication flow and coordination between all resources. 
• Coordinate with plant human resources and/or corporate human resources with regards to development, training, recruitment and evaluation of personnel. 
• Required to adhere to applicable QS9000/TS 16949 requirements. 
• Required to adhere to applicable ISO 14001 requirements. 
• Required to adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety Regulations, layout and ergonomics.

Desired profile:

• University degree in technical (engineering) field
• Relevant experience in managing entire manufacturing site or significant production operations management within the Automotive industry
• Hands-on approach and ability to spend time helping people on the shopfloor
• Experience in customer (Automotive OEM) negotiations at top levels
• Knowledge of Automotive standards and related norms and regulations
• Fluent in English, another language is advantage
• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate, coach and advice
• Excellent communication and influential skills