POSITION SUMMARY:

The Plant Manager will lead the Operations team responsible for the manufacture, assembly, and on-time delivery of high-quality heat exchangers, products, and systems. This role requires relocation to Canton, SD, part of the greater Sioux Falls metropolitan area.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proven record of setting and achieving goals, and effectively managing employees.
• Strategic planning experience with both qualitative and quantitative results.
• Demonstrated success in providing strategic direction within a rapidly growing organization.
• Ability to develop infrastructure, policies, and programs aligned with business goals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse workforce.
• Commitment to ATS values.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, or a related technical field required; advanced technical or business degree preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with Lean Manufacturing or Toyota Production System (TPS) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing management.
• 10+ years in an automotive or Tier 1 supplier manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven skills in financial management, process management, and project management.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sioux Falls, SD: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Lead and manage the Operations team, including manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, and maintenance.
• Maximize efficiency through the design and implementation of improved manufacturing strategies; allocate resources to meet quality, safety, cost, delivery, volume, and productivity goals.
• Apply problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and drive sustainable improvements.
• Support lean initiatives and foster a Lean culture throughout the organization.
• Benchmark and establish performance metrics, collect and report results.
• Manage budgets and personnel expenses, ensuring commitments are met by controlling cost, capital, inventory, and assets.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate policies, laws, and regulations.