Plant Director

Description

Plant Director

Karma Automotive is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Director to oversee our state-of-the-art automotive assembly and battery manufacturing plant in Moreno Valley, California.

The Plant Director will ensure employee safety, maintain high standards of quality, execute efficient and effective operations, and drive a culture of continuous improvement. The Plant Director is responsible for driving world class excellence in plant Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale (SQDCM).

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, engineers, and production staff.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Exceed requirements in compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all products meet or exceed quality standards and customer specifications.
• Implement and maintain quality control programs, including ISO 9000 and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Create a path to zero defects by establishing a roadmap and implementing effective management cadences.

Production Oversight:

• Oversee daily operations of the automotive assembly and battery manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement production schedules and implement constraint management protocols to meet customer demands and company goals.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to address any deviations.

Operational Efficiency:

• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Establish effective business operations cadences to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Employee Morale.
• Implement theory of constraints, lean manufacturing principles, and other process improvement techniques.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and execute long-term strategies to support the growth and sustainability of the plant.
• Work with People Strategy and local community resources to ensure the development of a qualified workforce to support plant growth.
• Collaborate with senior management to align plant operations with company objectives.
• Stay current on industry trends and automotive and battery manufacturing technology advancements.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, customers, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
• Work closely with other departments, such as engineering, procurement, sales, finance, and People Strategy, to ensure seamless operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in plant management, preferably in the automotive or battery manufacturing industry. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies is preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are a must
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions will benefit the successful candidate.

Physical Requirements:

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
• Ability to frequently walk or move - to regularly move about inside the office.
• Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
• Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
• Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 25 pounds and periodically 50 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job in an indoor office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may spend 100% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in an office environment.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)

Benefits & Perks:

In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:

Medical Plan
Dental & Vision Plans
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sick Time, Vacation time and Personal Floaters
Paid Holidays including Company's Annual Year End Shutdown
Karma Cares Program (Monthly lunch & breakfast)
Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!

Compensation:

$200,000 - $225,000 /annual salary. Compensation will vary DOE.

At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.

Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.

Karma Automotive, INC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, INC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver's license may be required based on essential duties.

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