Plant Manager

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Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire plant operations, ensuring efficient production, maintaining high-quality standards, safeguarding workplace safety, and implementing 3Q6S practices to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Job Description

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce workplace safety standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize resource utilization
• Lead and manage daily plant operations to meet production targets in terms of volume, cost, and delivery schedule
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and operational uptime is maximized
• Ensure compliance with company and customer quality standards across all production processes
• Address and resolve quality issues promptly using root cause analysis and corrective action processes
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and 3Q6S principles to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and other operational excellence tools to improve plant performance
• Collaborate with the supply chain and procurement teams to ensure a smooth flow of  materials and parts
• Manage inventory levels (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)
• Develop and manage the plant’s annual operating budget, analyze production data and financial reports to control costs, and take continuous improvement actions
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations
• Manage environmental programs, including waste disposal and sustainability initiatives
• Foster a positive, engaged, and high-performance work environment.

Additional Job Details

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager)
•  Proven track record of successfully improving efficiency
•  Demonstrated experience implementing Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies
•  Strong financial acumen and experience with budget and cost management
•  In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
•  Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
•  Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office
•  Solid experience of leading a team (~100 people)

Languages

• English mandatory. Other language skills are helpful

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Global Mindset
• Leadership Capability
• Operates with Nidec Values
• Customer Focus
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Building Effective Teams
• Action Oriented
• Complexity Management
• Being resilient
• Collaborates
• Effective Communicates

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.