Plant Manager

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

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.

- Experience working in an unionized work environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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