Plant Manager

　　Country/Region: US

　　Location:

　　Lafayette, IN, US, 47904-1863

　　Req ID 64549 | CSS Lafayette Plant, United States

　　Commercial Vehicle solutions from the ZF Group provide the capability to shape the future of commercial transportation systems. With a comprehensive portfolio and expertise it enables ZF to reimagine transportation for a safer and sustainable tomorrow. Our technologies and services for commercial vehicles and fleets make them more efficient, safe, connected, intelligent and automated wherever they operate.

　　What you can look forward to as a Plant Manager:

　　Ensure appropriate assets (manpower, equipment, infrastructure, and materials) of the plant are available and deployed to deliver the required and agreed operational performance and new product introduction

　　Lead, manage, coach, mentor and develop the plant leadership team with passion to ensure that a diverse result/process and problem solving-oriented organization is in place and is cascaded throughout the plant by the ZF Way; Passion, Anticipation, Diversity, Empowerment, Accountability

　　Drive the organization in achieving agreed operational performance/budgets, ensuring the achievement of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual plant tarts of Safety Performance, Quality Performance, Internal and External Customer Delivery Performance, Production Volumes, Manufacturing Costs, Productivity, Working Capital, Profit, Cash Production KPIs and long-term business objectives

　　Drive and fosters an environment of continuous improvement. Ensure that there is a long-term vision for the plant supported by a detailed plant roadmap

　　Interface with finance, sales, and engineering to develop ongoing business plan

　　Your Profile as a Plant Manager:

　　Bachelor's Degree required

　　Minimum of six years of progressively increasing responsibility in a manufacturing environment, at least one of which is 5+ years of solid working experience in Operations

　　3+ required and 5+ years experience preferred in leadership experience including coaching/mentoring skills

　　Experience in Project Management

　　Lean Management, Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement required

　　Business / Finance Management Acumen

　　Results/Process/Problem Solving - Oriented

　　In depth knowledge in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Production and Launch Readiness

　　Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) at all levels of the business and with customers and suppliers

　　Why you should choose ZF in Lafayette:

　　A supportive collaborative team environment

　　Annual Incentive Plan

　　Paid Vacation

　　401k Plan

　　Health Care Benefits

　　Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement

　　A strong diversity culture

　　Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

　　Be part of our ZF team as Plant Manager and apply now!

　　DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

　　Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

　　With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

　　Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

　　What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

　　At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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