General Manager (Automotive Plastics/Injection Molding)

$175,000 - $250,000/Yr

Human Capital Ventures - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Senior

Kansas City, MO

11-50 employees

About the position

The General Manager will lead the Kansas City facility of a large multinational corporation specializing in high-quality injection-molded components for the automotive industry. This role involves providing general business management, plant leadership, and oversight of manufacturing operations to ensure optimal productivity, quality, and safety while fostering a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial performance of the plant.
• Manage the business plan, its objectives, and revise as necessary.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with the plant's business plan goals.
• Provide leadership to meet customer expectations in all areas.
• Drive plant activities toward achieving customer awards and certifications (QS-9000).
• Monitor and drive continuous improvement activities in all departments of the operation.
• Perform administrative/functional management of all elements of the operation.
• Oversee compliance with all internal and OSHA-required safety procedures.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as required.
• Manage the process technology expertise to keep a competitive advantage.
• Identify key measurables that support business plan goals.
• Identify training needs within the plant and review current training programs.
• Provide leadership through adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Provide support for corporate activities, i.e., A3P, Quoting, Costing, Procedure development.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.

Requirements

• 10-15 years managing operations in plastic injection molding or other plastics processing such as blow molding, compression molding, or thermoforming.
• Experience in a plant producing automotive or plastic injection-molded components.
• Strong background in manufacturing, preferably in plastics, with proven P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to identify complex issues, analyze related information, and implement effective solutions.

Benefits

• Strong Bonus
• Car Allowance
• Excellent PTO
• 401K Matching
• Strong Healthcare