Job Description

Plant Manager

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations, including production, safety, quality, maintenance, staffing, and operational efficiency. This leadership role ensures the facility operates safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company objectives while driving continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining high standards of productivity and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily plant operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer expectations are met.

• Oversee production scheduling, staffing, inventory management, and operational workflows.

• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost control.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA standards.

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the facility.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to drive performance improvements.

• Manage plant budgets, labor costs, and operational expenses.

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, managers, and plant personnel.

• Support employee engagement, retention, and workforce development initiatives.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.

• Coordinate with supply chain, logistics, quality, and customer service teams to ensure smooth operational execution.

• Conduct regular operational reviews, audits, and performance evaluations.

• Manage vendor and contractor relationships as needed.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

• 7+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or industrial operations.

• 3+ years of plant or operations management experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of production operations, safety standards, and process improvement methodologies.

• Experience managing large teams in fast-paced operational environments.

• Proven ability to drive operational efficiency and improve performance metrics.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and operational management systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement programs.

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

• Experience with ERP, WMS, or production management systems.

• Strong financial and budget management experience.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team development

• Strategic planning and execution

• Operational excellence

• Problem-solving and decision-making

• Communication and collaboration

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Accountability and results orientation

Work Environment

• Combination of office and plant/warehouse operational environments.

• Frequent walking throughout the facility and interaction with production teams.

• May require occasional travel between facilities or customer locations.

• Ability to work flexible hours based on operational needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities

About the Role

How you will contribute

Ensure that customer expectations are met and/or exceeded within the confines of company guidelines.

• Quarterly presentations to customer senior management relative to our scorecard and initiatives.
• Participate in customer invited meetings e.g. 9:30 am to support Customer strategic objectives
• Communicate with the customer and demonstrate initiatives supporting continuous improvement.

Meet company objectives with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment.

• Quarterly presentations to senior management of syncreon re Plant objectives and initiatives
• Establish 5 year / contract life business plan, annual budgets and ensure targets are met
• Local initiatives to ensure plant progression in all regards

Adopt continuous improvement within the workplace.

• Plan and execute the concepts of lean manufacturing
• Ensure the plant plans and executes productivity tasks on an annual and ongoing basis
• Prioritize activities associated with the elimination of waste in all aspects of our operations

Organizational Strengthening

• Continue to build a stronger salaried team capable of leading the hourly workforce into the demands of the future.
• Improve employee relations and morale through participation of personnel from the shop floor and instill behavioral discipline
• Improve communication throughout the organization and at all levels

Work with Trade Unions (if applicable)

• Continue to identify and eliminate past practices that may impact the financial wellbeing of the plant.
• Work with union personnel to improve day to day operations while limiting the emotional impact on the workforce
• Adopt union representatives as part of the business to maximize their contribution to achieve overall objectives

New Business

• Work with the business development and account management group to identify business opportunities within the capabilities of the plant and local area
• Ensure the plant participates in all activities surrounding potential business and future profitability
• Ensure the plant is always in a state that maximizes its appeal to outsiders and potential customers

Be a Corporate Citizen, create an external Image

• Ensure that syncreon.US, Inc. is a positive force within the community and considered to be a good employer
• Increase the exposure of syncreon.US Inc. in a positive light to maximize our opportunity for future growth
• Work with other suppliers and industry focus groups in the local community to learn from their experiences and adapt accordingly

Quality and Environmental Management Systems

• Participate as an active member of the management team in supporting ISO 14001 and ensuring that their direct reports abide by these processes and operating work instructions
• Drive, Attend and participate in both ISO TS 16949 and ISO 14001 management review

Your Key Qualifications

• A college or university degree related to manufacturing is preferred and / or MBA
• Managerial experience at various levels and/or other manufacturing locations
• Manufacturing / logistics background in the automotive industry is preferred
• Job experience in a Tier 1 operation is beneficial
• A production, materials and quality control background compliment skill set

Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.
The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O. WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE