Plant Manager

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Plant manager

CentroMotion | Carlisle Brake & Friction
Medina, Ohio

Welcome to CentroMotion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks.

At CentroMotion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long-term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to helping build, move and feed the world.

Your role

The Plant Manager for our Carlisle Brake & Friction facility in Medina, Ohio will be responsible for executing company objectives, accelerating operational achievement of standard for manufacturing and operational capabilities. This position will also champion and lead the continuous improvement efforts.

What you'll be doing

• Develop world class operational standards of measuring and achieving key performance goals to meet manufacturing requirements achieving customer satisfaction on time and within budget i.e. on time delivery, scrap reduction, quality, safety, cost control, waste reduction, capacity planning, inventory, production scheduling, and performance measures.
• Drive standard work to all manufacturing processes through Kaizen events and involve employees at all levels.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for greater efficiencies, i.e. work instructions, process flow, material usage, and material flow, cross training, visual performance (productivity-throughput, quality, OTD) and goals.
• Lead the development and expansion of continuous improvement methodologies in Medina to establish and improve manufacturing processes for greater efficiencies and gain positive results in materials usage, shipping and receiving, capacity planning, inventory, scrap reduction, production scheduling, safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and performance measures.
• Work with staff management within the business unit to develop and execute the strategy/plan and to identify the needs of the company regarding the PCIS process.
• Responsible for the quality improvement and cost reduction of assigned products. Responsible for meeting plant cost reduction goal for four wall and material costs.
• Provide leadership for problem resolution and use formalized problem solving approaches (A3, FMEA) to effectively define problems and drive to solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and facilitate problem-solving methodologies regarding quality-related issues (e.g. six sigma methodologies, and other related problem solving processes).
• Responsible for materials management including purchasing, planning, and inventory control.
• Support and ensure ISO 9000 processes and procedures are developed and implemented and coordinates preventative measures to enhance system capability.
• Reviews new product designs for effective and low cost method of manufacturing. Initiates action and follow-up to incorporate changes prior to pre-production sign off.
• Specifies and/or provides necessary tools, fixtures, equipment and related training as required for plant production and testing. Follows up to ensure efficient ergonomic safe operating conditions and methods.
• Responsible for administrating major capital investments and improving cost structure of manufacturing operations and facilities.
• Builds, develops and manages operations leadership team capable of carrying out needed operations strategies and improving employee relations.
• Maintain and nurture effective working relationships/communications with key support functions to improve and ensure effective support and achieve business goals and objectives.
• Responsible for safety and environmental policies and adherence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed

Customer service (internal/external) – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team