Plant Manager
MAHLE Filter Systems North America, Inc.

Job Info

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SUMMARY

Responsible for developing a highly functioning ONE MAHLE team culture that operates seamlessly by bringing two different Business Units into one cohesive operation aligned with our Leadership Principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embrace the MAHLE Leadership Principles:
  

• Empower with accountability: Own mistakes and practice continual learning. Foster autonomy and development.
  
• Trust each other: Practice collaboration and communicate in an honest and authentic way. Utilize differences to make us stronger.
  
• Inspire for change: Create enthusiasm for MAHLE's future by establishing an environment that supports innovation and entrepreneurship.
  
• Lead by example: Make and keep commitments. Receive feedback before giving feedback.
  

• Strive to create an inclusive environment in which employees are valued and respected.
  
• Take ownership of talent management practices within the team. This includes, but is not limited to, diversity, equity and inclusion, learning and development, performance management, and succession planning.
  
• Overall operational responsibility for all aspects of the site including Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) culture, footprint and capital optimization, PDP, Quality Targets, Performance Lift, Staffing & Retention.
  
• Responsible for the full combined (BU2 & BU3) P&L and operational targets; harmonize the P&L and Operational targets to one Murfreesboro plant view
  
• Assist with the establishment & execution of the strategic long range plan while also identifying and supporting short term objectives for Murfreesboro plant.
  
• Define future state Shared Plant Template for organizational design and implementation playbook based on lessons learned. Works closely with each Business Unit and HR to identify and remove system and process topics that would prohibit a ONEMAHLE operation at the site.
  
• Create roadmaps for Operations, Operational Excellence & Logistics which includes a comprehensive analysis and prioritization of key opportunities regarding sustainable increases in productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction across a range of business processes and functions for the region. Assist with the analysis and prioritization of key opportunities for locations, including areas outside of direct scope (Engineering, Purchasing, Controlling, HR). As needed, include and engage cross functional & cross Business Unit members at all levels of the organization to execute initiatives that will drive sustainable results.
  
• Work closely with Executive Staff, including Plant Managers, to drive and foster a cultural transformation through the business by building effective matrix teams and driving involvement and talent multiplicationto deliver successful business outcomes.
  
• Oversee the development key performance indicators (KPIs). Manage escalated issues related to manufacturing, logistics & operational excellence.
  
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• Accountable for delivering strategic results from the application of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and effective change management.
  
• Support the development of a wide variety of improvement initiatives, workshops and projects designed to improve throughput time, flexibility, quality and value utilizing lean techniques such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), 8-D, Problem Solving and Value Analysis which result in significant efficiency improvements for the facility.
  
• Maintain a culture which supports disciplined & systematic process management, has data driven decision making & where continuous improvement is aligned with established strategy & objectives.
  
• Serve as a leader of change and innovation. Challenge status quo, effectively influence others (at all levels of the organization) to embrace change, overcome resistance and seek out outstanding ideas and implement.
  
• Establish measurement systems where needed to identify opportunities and to quantify implemented improvements.
  
• All other duties and projects as assigned.
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position will lead Direct Reports in Murfreesboro including both Business Unit Plant Managers and most Functional Department Heads. This role will lead indirect reports within a matrix organizational structure.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Production Operations Management, Engineering, Business or related discipline is required; MBA preferred.
  
• Minimum of 15 years of experience, including experience in manufacturing processes, with 7 years in progressive levels of management. Plant experience is required.
  
• Proven track record for delivering strategic results and executing effective change management. Well-developed leadership and project management capabilities with demonstrated success in completing core-business, cross-functional and cross-cultural projects is required.
  
• Strong foundational knowledge of the P&L.
  
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility as a "peer" with Global Functions and Region.
  
• Must have a minimum of 7 of facilitation/leadership experience in which several of the following abilities have been demonstrated:
  
  • Building executive-level customer relationships and responding to strategic business needs.
    
  • Managing resources to meet goals across multiple products/programs.
    
  • Leading multidisciplinary, high-performance teams.
    
• Excellent vision regarding benchmarking and year over year progress is fundamental to this role.
  
• Ability to provide decisive leadership and team facilitation in the face of adversity for escalated topics is required, including identifying root cause, action plan required, coordinating resources, and executing a go-forward plan to successful resolution.
  
• Proven understanding & successful application of Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies including Lean and Six Sigma.
  
• Ability to handle projects with multiple workstreams, with proven leadership success over a wide variety of business problems.
  
• Proven planning abilities, including successful execution of such plans.
  
• Must have strong initiative and the ability to work well in a team environment.
  
• Proven success operating in a high ambiguity environment is required.
  
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt Certification is preferred.
  
• Global or multi-national business experience is a plus.
  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Domestic/international travel with/without overnight stay will be required.

Do you have any questions?

SHEILA.HOOVER@MAHLE.COM

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