About this role
Job Purpose
The Plant Manager (PM) must effectively organize, lead & manage all functional elements of the facility. The PM must embrace corporate & business unit initiatives including lean manufacturing & implementation of the Dana Operating System (based on the Toyota Production System (TPS)). The PM will maintain a workforce for highly motivated employees with a morale that is conducive with performance being measured at or above minimum acceptable levels, drive performance to achieve or exceed financial plans & strategic goals. The PM operates within the overall framework of Dana strategies, set objectives, & procedures.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Full plant P&L responsibility including strategy, policies, processes, practices, systems
- Provide leadership & management of people, processes, & products including, but not limited to:
- Manufacturing &/or assembly operations
- Sales; finance (operating budget, cost controls, capital management, AP/AR etc.)
- Supply chain management (procurement/distribution)
- Inventory management
- Environmental/occupational health & safety
- Employee selection & development
- Labor relations
- Continuous improvement (cost, quality, productivity, operational excellence)
- Metrics & reporting
- Program management
- Product launches
- Facilities & equipment, & engineering
- Communicate successfully at all levels within the organization as well as externally with customers, suppliers & the community.
- Establish credibility (through Lean knowledge, business acumen, & plant-specific knowledge) with business unit & other executive leadership to influence basic strategy & effective inclusion of long-range improvements to business unit plans
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
- 12+ years of experience
Skills
- Ability to set and execute long-term operational strategies that align with business goals, including production efficiency, cost control, and quality improvement.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing systems, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive performance across all plant functions.
- Strong grasp of budgeting, cost analysis, and financial metrics to manage plant profitability and resource allocation effectively.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and engagement.
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with departments such as engineering, quality, supply chain, and corporate leadership, ensuring alignment and transparency.