We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
As Plant Manager, you will provide overall leadership for the Straubenhardt manufacturing site and drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash. You will lead a diverse operations organization, shape the site's operational strategy, and accelerate operational excellence through Lean principles, continuous improvement and people development.
Working closely with business and functional leaders, you will ensure sustainable growth, customer satisfaction and achievement of enterprise objectives. As a visible site leader, you will foster strong relationships with employees, employee representatives and key stakeholders to create an engaged, high-performing and collaborative workplace.
This role has full accountability for site performance, employee engagement and long-term operational success.
WHAT WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
Lead the Straubenhardt manufacturing site to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash objectives.
Provide leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality and site support functions.
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and productivity initiatives.
Lead site transformation efforts that improve performance, enhance customer satisfaction and support long-term business success.
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, engagement and collaboration.
Build and maintain constructive partnerships with employee representatives and the Works Council, fostering a collaborative and positive employee relations environment that supports business objectives and employee engagement.
Build and develop a high-performing leadership team through coaching, talent development and succession planning.
Manage site resources effectively, including workforce planning, capacity planning, capital investments and operating budgets.
Own site financial performance through cost management, productivity improvements and disciplined execution.
Partner with regional and global leaders to support strategic projects, growth initiatives and enterprise priorities.
Drive effective problem solving and decision making across complex operational challenges.
Ensure execution of business priorities while maintaining a strong focus on customer outcomes, operational excellence and sustainable results.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field.
Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility for complex site operations with more than 300 people.
Proven experience leading large manufacturing organizations through multiple layers of leadership.
Demonstrated success managing Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash performance in a manufacturing environment.
Strong experience driving Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives.
Proven track record of creating sustainable Lean cultures and delivering measurable business improvements.
Experience leading organizational change, operational transformation and business growth initiatives.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, capital investments, productivity programs and operational performance metrics.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional organizations.
Experience developing leaders, building high-performing teams and driving employee engagement.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking and decision-making…