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Senior Plant Manager, CL Site Operations

syncreon
Kansas City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jun 2026

About the role

How you will contribute

Ensure that customer expectations are met and/or exceeded within the confines of company guidelines.
Quarterly presentations to customer senior management relative to our scorecard and initiatives.
Participate in customer invited meetings e.g. 9:30 am to support Customer strategic objectives
Communicate with the customer and demonstrate initiatives supporting continuous improvement.
Meet company objectives with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment.
Quarterly presentations to senior management of syncreon re Plant objectives and initiatives
Establish 5 year / contract life business plan, annual budgets and ensure targets are met
Local initiatives to ensure plant progression in all regards
Adopt continuous improvement within the workplace.
Plan and execute the concepts of lean manufacturing
Ensure the plant plans and executes productivity tasks on an annual and ongoing basis
Prioritize activities associated with the elimination of waste in all aspects of our operations
Organizational Strengthening
Continue to build a stronger salaried team capable of leading the hourly workforce into the demands of thefuture.
Improve employee relations and morale through participation of personnel from the shop floor and instillbehavioral discipline
Improve communication throughout the organization and at all levels
Work with Trade Unions (if applicable)
Continue to identify and eliminate past practices that may impact the financial wellbeing of the plant.
Work with union personnel to improve day to day operations while limiting the emotional impact on theworkforce
Adopt union representatives as part of the business to maximize their contribution to achieve overallobjectives
New Business


About the Role

Work with the business development and account management group to identify business opportunitieswithin the capabilities of the plant and local area
Ensure the plant participates in all activities surrounding potential business and future profitability
Ensure the plant is always in a state that maximizes its appeal to outsiders and potential customers
Be a Corporate Citizen, create an external Image
Ensure that syncreon.US, Inc. is a positive force within the community and considered to be a goodemployer
Increase the exposure of syncreon.US Inc. in a positive light to maximize our opportunity for future growth
Work with other suppliers and industry focus groups in the local community to learn from their experiencesand adapt accordingly


Quality and Environmental Management Systems
Participate as an active member of the management team in supporting ISO 14001 and ensuring that theirdirect reports abide by these processes and operating work instructions
Drive, Attend and participate in both ISO TS 16949 and ISO 14001 management review


Your Key Qualifications
A college or university degree related to manufacturing is preferred and / or MBA
Managerial experience at various levels and/or other manufacturing locations
Manufacturing / logistics background in the automotive industry is preferred
Job experience in a Tier 1 operation is beneficial
A production, materials and quality control background compliment skill set


Quality
Conform to the processes and requirements of our integrated management system.
Achieve effectiveness of our integrated management system by following the Quality Policy and meetingcompany objectives.


Safety
Work to be compliant with the company environmental, health and safety standards and rules
Quality & Safety Requirements

About the Role

How you will contribute

 

Ensure that customer expectations are met and/or exceeded within the confines of company guidelines.

  • Quarterly presentations to customer senior management relative to our scorecard and initiatives.
  • Participate in customer invited meetings e.g. 9:30 am to support Customer strategic objectives
  • Communicate with the customer and demonstrate initiatives supporting continuous improvement.

 

Meet company objectives with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment.

  • Quarterly presentations to senior management of syncreon re Plant objectives and initiatives
  • Establish 5 year / contract life business plan, annual budgets and ensure targets are met
  • Local initiatives to ensure plant progression in all regards

 

Adopt continuous improvement within the workplace.

  • Plan and execute the concepts of lean manufacturing
  • Ensure the plant plans and executes p

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