Assistant Plant manger

Teijin Automotive Technologies is an innovative and full-service Tier One supplier with a global presence and emphasis in development for lightweight technologies. Teijin Automotive offers employees the opportunity to join a leading edge company within the composite material industry and enjoy the benefits offered by a growing company in North America and internationally.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the Plant Manager in planning, organizing, and directing all plant activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and established safe work practices; report all unsafe conditions or behaviors to the Plant Manager and/or EHS Manager.
• Lead by example and promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Supervise, manage, and develop employees, including performance management, coaching, and disciplinary processes in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and engineering teams to maintain optimal production flow and minimize downtime.
• Monitor production metrics to ensure that targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery are consistently achieved.
• Assist in evaluating equipment capacity and performance; recommend and implement improvements to meet monthly and long-term production goals.
• Maintain accurate departmental records, ensuring compliance with company retention and destruction policies.
• Communicate regularly with the Plant Manager regarding plant performance, personnel issues, production schedules, and operational challenges.
• Drive proactive initiatives to achieve departmental and company objectives, including cost reduction, efficiency gains, and workforce engagement.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the automotive industry and a unionized facility.

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with hourly and salaried employees, including union representatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and capable of analyzing and presenting operational data.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.

Education:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Business Administration, Manufacturing Management, Engineering, or a related field.