New

Plant Manager

Dana Corp
United States, Kentucky, Danville
500 Techwood Drive (Show on map)
Apr 11, 2025
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. Job Purpose The Plant Manager will lead, drive, and sustain the cultural and technical changes necessary to make Dana a world-class Lean manufacturer. These changes will be required at multiple levels within the organization and will necessitate different approaches and delivery methods while still retaining consistency. In summary, the Plant Manager will: 1) be responsible for the overall manufacturing operations within the business to include: procurement, supply chain management, manufacturing, assembly, and distribution of all products; 2) serve as the leader and catalyst for teaching, training, and implementing Lean Enterprise principles, tools, and techniques within the manufacturing organization; 3) significantly reduce direct costs, improve quality, and shrink inventory; and, 4) serve as the leader of the senior management team at their respective location. This position will report to the Director of Operations of their respective Product Group. Job Duties and Responsibilities Own and lead all manufacturing operations Responsible for leading the continuous improvement efforts. Establish credibility (through Lean knowledge, business acumen, and franchise-specific knowledge) with executive leadership to influence basic strategy and effective inclusion of long-range improvements to franchise plans Create strategic plans to support the long-term profitable growth of the business Put metrics in place that have a positive impact on the organization that drives improvements and accountability Motivate and supervise the plant's workforce Manage plant assets associated with improving cost, quality, delivery, and productivity Deploy plant processes and systems to ensure world-class manufacturing processes are achieved Communicate best practices and benchmarks Communicate well at all levels within the organization Requirements: The candidate that we seek will have at least 10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment that supports Toyota Production System principles Prior leadership, strategy development (general business and specific improvements strategy), and broad business acumen BA/BS degree with preference in business, engineering, or a related technical discipline. An advanced degree is a plus. Strong financial acumen and ability to drive metrics Self-starter - results-oriented with a record of demonstrated successes accomplished through teamwork Have superior communication skills and teaching abilities Detail-oriented and very hands-on in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience leading and transforming manufacturing cultures from mass to lean production. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.