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.

General Description with Scope:

Responsible for the safe, efficient and successful operation of the plant, which includes managing the labor, productivity, quality, maintenance, engineering and delivery to meet or exceed customer production requirements and plant deliverables. Success in this role also requires effective communication with other supporting department personnel (ex. Materials, HR, Environmental, Health & Safety, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Program Management and DOS) and working within the terms of the union agreement.

Key Responsibilities/Deliverables:

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  Full plant operational metric (DL, OT, Scrap, Quality, & MRO spend) responsibility including strategy, policies, practices, and systems.
  
• Establish (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual) goals and objectives for the three plant Business Units.
  
• Provide direct reports with the tools, coaching, training and mentoring needed to accomplish goals and objectives. Remove roadblocks to ensure success.
  
• Hold all employees accountable for doing their job in a safe and efficient manner. This includes the ability to delegate responsibilities effectively, drive team-based problem-solving activities while leading and motivating a diverse group of subordinates.
  
• Analyze all Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to identify areas for top focus and continuous improvements.
  
• Closely monitor production, labor, quality, scrap, throughput, efficiencies, etc… and address issues with the team and supporting personnel as they occur.
  
• Elevate issues to the Plant Manager according to procedure and protocol.
  
• Assist with supporting new programs including process, design, build and tryout of new equipment, fixtures and tooling.
  
• Provide an environment supportive of team-based problem solving that facilitates and fosters communication throughout the operation.
  
• Coordinate support department activities (Human Resources, Production Control, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering) to ensure operational throughput and customer satisfaction.
  
• Assure training and tools are identified and provided, as needed, throughout the operations organization.
  
• Ensure all IATF requirements and Operating System (DOS) standards are being adhered to..

Education Required/Preferred:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and/or the combined equivalent of education plus job related experience of at least 10 years.
• Experience, Skills And/OR Abilities Required/Preferred:
• Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership abilities with a positive attitude and enthusiasm to overcome challenges are required.
• Experience as a Manager responsible for 50 or more employees is preferred.
• Effective teambuilding and decision-making skills are required.
• Effective professional communication and people skills are required.
• Excellent time management, organizational and planning skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining focus to deliver expected results is required.
• Ability to motivate and drive new ideas is required.
• Lean manufacturing skills are preferred.
• Project management skills are preferred.
• Mechanical ability and aptitude is especially helpful.
• Data analysis and computer skills are required.
• Good working knowledge of IATF or TS-16949 audits and requirements is preferred.
• Union experience is preferred, but, not required.

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.

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