Plant Manager
Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Industry: Automotive / Manufacturing / Remanufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established leader in the automotive remanufacturing space, known for delivering high-quality, sustainable products that meet rigorous performance and reliability standards. The organization operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and places a strong emphasis on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.
This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a growing operation that values accountability, process discipline, and hands-on leadership.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead daily operations at a high-volume remanufacturing facility. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant performance, including production, staffing, quality, safety, and cost control. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing leadership experience and a continuous improvement mindset, ideally within automotive or remanufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Operations & Leadership
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Lead all day-to-day plant operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met
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Oversee production, maintenance, quality, and logistics functions
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Establish clear expectations and drive accountability across teams
Production Planning & Execution
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Develop and manage production plans and schedules
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Optimize labor, equipment utilization, and throughput to meet customer demand
People Leadership
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Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production staff
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Ensure proper staffing levels and conduct performance evaluations
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Foster a safe, positive, and performance-driven work environment
Continuous Improvement
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Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement initiatives
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Reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality
Financial & KPI Management
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Manage plant budgets and operating costs
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Track and report key performance indicators related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Quality & Compliance
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Ensure products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements
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Maintain strong quality control and audit processes
Safety & Environmental Compliance
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Champion workplace safety and compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
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Lead initiatives to reduce incidents and improve safety culture
Supplier & Vendor Coordination
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Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and components
Reporting
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Provide regular operational, financial, and performance updates to senior leadership
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
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5 years of plant or operations leadership experience in manufacturing, automotive, or remanufacturing
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Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, Lean principles, and quality systems
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Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
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Solid financial acumen with experience managing budgets and KPIs
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Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
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Experience working with ERP systems
PRO007
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.