Plant Manager - Automotive Components

Confidential search - Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer, Hamilton / Burlington area.

Our client, a privately held Tier 1 supplier of metal-formed and assembled components to North American OEMs (~420 employees, 3 shifts, IATF 16949 certified), is appointing a Plant Manager to lead its flagship Ontario facility through a major new-program launch and a lean transformation.

What you will do

• Full P&L accountability for a $140M facility: safety, quality, delivery, cost and people.
• Lead the launch of two new OEM programs (stamping, robotic welding and assembly) on time and at rate.
• Drive a plant-wide lean / continuous-improvement culture: OEE, scrap, changeover and inventory targets.
• Own customer relationships on quality and delivery; lead responses to OEM scorecards and audits.
• Lead and develop a team of 8 direct reports (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Materials, HR, EHS, Finance).
• Maintain a constructive relationship with a unionized workforce.

What you bring

• 10+ years in automotive manufacturing, including 5+ years as Plant Manager or Operations Manager of a multi-shift facility.
• Proven results with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred).
• Deep knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP/PPAP and OEM customer requirements.
• Program-launch experience with stamping, welding and assembly processes.
• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (P.Eng. an asset).

What is on offer

• Base salary CAD $150,000 - $180,000 plus 20% bonus, vehicle allowance and full benefits.
• A seat at the leadership table of a growing, family-owned manufacturer.

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