Plant Manager, CL Site Operations

We're searching for an exceptional Plant Manager in Palmetto, GA - someone who lives and breathes operational excellence and is ready to take our facility to the next level. In this role, you'll be the leader driving continuous improvement, optimization, and flawless execution across all operational processes. If planning, organizing, directing, and running smooth, high-performing day-to-day operations is in your DNA, this is the opportunity designed for you. You'll inspire teams, enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and ensure we exceed customer expectations at every step. This is your chance to take full ownership of operations, champion innovation, and shape a culture of consistency, quality, and success. If you're ready to lead with confidence, elevate performance, and make a measurable impact - step into the role that lets you do it all.About the RoleHow you will contribute Ensure that customer expectations are met and/or exceeded within the confines of company guidelines. Quarterly presentations to customer senior management relative to our scorecard and initiatives. Participate in customer invited meetings e.g. 9:30 am to support Customer strategic objectives Communicate with the customer and demonstrate initiatives supporting continuous improvement. Meet company objectives with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment. Quarterly presentations to senior management of syncreon re Plant objectives and initiatives Establish 5 year / contract life business plan, annual budgets and ensure targets are met Local initiatives to ensure plant progression in all regards Adopt continuous improvement within the workplace. Plan and execute the concepts of lean manufacturing Ensure the plant plans and executes productivity tasks on an annual and ongoing basis Prioritize activities associated with the elimination of waste in all aspects of our operations Organizational Strengthening Continue to build a stronger salaried team capable of leading the hourly workforce into the demands of the future. Improve employee relations and morale through participation of personnel from the shop floor and instill behavioral discipline Improve communication throughout the organization and at all levels Work with Trade Unions (if applicable) Continue to identify and eliminate past practices that may impact the financial wellbeing of the plant. Work with union personnel to improve day to day operations while limiting the emotional impact on the workforce Adopt union representatives as part of the business to maximize their contribution to achieve overall objectives New Business Work with the business development and account management group to identify business opportunities within the capabilities of the plant and local area Ensure the plant participates in all activities surrounding potential business and future profitability Ensure the plant is always in a state that maximizes its appeal to outsiders and potential customers Be a Corporate Citizen, create an external Image Ensure that syncreon.US, Inc. is a positive force within the community and considered to be a good employer Increase the exposure of syncreon.US Inc. in a positive light to maximize our opportunity for future growth Work with other suppliers and industry focus groups in the local community to learn from their experiences and adapt accordingly Quality and Environmental Management Systems Participate as an active member of the management team in supporting ISO 14001 and ensuring that their direct reports abide by these processes and operating work instructions Drive, Attend and participate in both ISO TS 16949 and ISO 14001 management review Your Key Qualifications A college or university degree related to manufacturing is preferred and / or MBA Managerial experience at various levels and/or other manufacturing locations Manufacturing / logistics background in the automotive industry is preferred Job experience in a Tier 1 operation is beneficial A production, materials and quality control background compliment skill set Compensation DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package. About DP World Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future. We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door. DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures - not just in what we do but also in how we behave. We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O. WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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