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Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data Plant Manager Job Summary Our client in St. Marys, PA is looking for a Plant Manager. This is a Direct Hire position. The Plant Manager is responsible for directing all aspects of operations through a team of functional managers and supervisors. Also develops and delivers strategies for continual improvement in the area of operational excellence that aligns with the business strategy for safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, employee engagement, and customer service. The PM ensures increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction, while improving the efficient use of the workforce, materials, and equipment. Essential Functions Responsible for QDIPS (Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and Safety) for the plant Responsible for the overall safety performance of the plant by ensuring that all areas of the plant operate in a safe and responsible manner through compliance with all safety and environmental procedures and policies. Serve as the primary leader of the plant in promoting continuous improvement in safety and environmental areas. Closely monitor the plant''s communications, safety, training, and employee engagement programs. Responsible for appointing a Management Representative who has overall responsibility and authority for assuring the establishment, implementation, and measurement of the quality system. Coordinate the development and establish plant manufacturing objectives consistent with forecast sales and marketing objectives and production capacity. Responsible for coordinating the development of the Business Plan/AOP and annual capital programs with proper organizational assignments of responsibility and priority to achieve the plant''s objectives. Participate in developing long-range strategic plans for the business unit and is responsible for performance to these plans. Monitor plant performance against the budget and take necessary action through cost control methods to attain plant budgetary objectives and maximize the use of investment in inventories and facilities. Collaborate with Headquarters and participate in overall objective planning. Measure performance relative to production quality and quantity, expenditures, utilization of manpower, facilities, and material to identify and resolve problems. Take active participation in directing pricing and estimating policies in line with strategies and profit achievement. Develop plant policies and procedures consistent with overall company policies and procedures. Support a culture that will achieve a high degree of morale in a motivated, job-oriented work atmosphere. Appraise the performance of subordinate managerial personnel and develop subordinates for promotional consideration, within an overall plant manpower plan. Select subordinate managerial personnel as necessary. Participate in and direct the plant''s community relations role. Drive the Constraint Management Process. Education And Experience Requires Bachelors Degree with equivalent experience in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline. Minimum 10 years of experience supervising a staff in an automotive manufacturing setting. Minimum 5 years of experience managing and mobilizing cross-functional teams through operational changes in process, environment, and resources. Minimum 5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing waste reduction techniques (6-S, Kaizen, Continuous Flow, Lead Time Reduction, Value Stream Mapping). Minimum 5 years of experience in efficiency improvements, quality improvements, and project management. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). Also, background and fundamental knowledge of ERP systems. Minimum of 8 years Automotive industry background in manufacturing. (Will also consider Aerospace) Preferred: Experience in Powder Metal or other automotive manufactured products. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card). No C2C or third-party arrangements. How You Will Be Successful Envision the Future Communicate Honestly and Broadly Seek Technology and Business First Embrace Diversity and Take Risks Why Work With Us Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in product development, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI). We enable organizations across industries to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a sustainable future. With over 3,000 professionals in 25 countries, we help solve tough challenges and deliver unparalleled service to our customers, fostering innovation and better decision-making through data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing. Our vision is to transform customer decision-making with data analytics, simulation, high-performance computing, and AI. For more than 30 years, we have integrated electronics and controls with mechanical design, developed AI, simulation, and digital twins, and delivered advanced HPC and cloud solutions. Visit altair.com to learn more. Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD At our core, we are explorers, pioneers, and trailblazers. We make the impossible possible by discovering new solutions to our customers toughest challenges. Altair is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and believe that empowering individual voices fosters a thriving culture of uniqueness and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr