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Sr. Manager, Plant Operations
Sr. Manager, Plant OperationsDorman Products • Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Sr. Manager, Plant Operations

Sr. Manager, Plant Operations

Dorman Products • Virginia Beach, VA, United States
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Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2 billion in 2024.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

As the Sr. Manager, Plant Operations at Dorman, you will oversee daily operations of our manufacturing facility,creating an environment that fosters the Dorman Culture of Contribution while strategically building the "operation and organization of tomorrow." As the senior onsite leader, you will develop processes for maximizing safety, quality, productivity and stewardship in manufacturing and shipping operations. Additionally, you will provide direct supervision to site supply chain functions - material planning, inventory control, production planning and scheduling, procurement, and purchasing.

Primary Duties

  • Responsible for overall site management and functioning across two shifts (Mon-Thu & Fri-Sun)
  • Execute site-level strategic growth plan that is aligned with SBU commercial team and customer opportunities

Drive profitable growth focused on cost reduction, productivity savings, and automation

  • Safety - be a safety advocate for the entire site, avoid recordable incidents and achieve TRIR goals
  • Quality - maintain best in class process quality, reduce scrap, help site meet incoming quality standards
  • Lean / CI - be a champion in eliminating waste while drawing from significant prior Lean / CI experience
  • CAPEX projects - oversee and execute on-time, on-budget capital investment projects in mfg. & facilities
  • Production - meet weekly / monthly production and productivity targets
  • Shipping - ensure customer deliveries are on time for stocking orders and expedited orders
  • Material Planning - collaborate on demand plan and execute on inventory purchases and stocking plan
  • Production Planning - customer-oriented production planning and workflow job scheduling
  • Procurement - lead and support new product procurement activities including make / buy analyses
  • Site Purchasing - oversee expense on consumable purchases and manage budget
  • Leads contributors with integrity and compassion; actions evoke trust and confidence throughout the workforce
  • Partners with sales, product management, and other business units to develop and implement processes, procedures and strategies to align the facility with company priorities.
  • Oversight of hiring, training, and development of managers, supervisors and hourly contributors.
  • Ensures compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
  • Oversees and participate in the development, implementation, maintenance, and compliance with annual operating budgets.
  • Monitors the daily production throughput for all departments to ensure that all production standards are met and consistent with standard costs.
  • Represents the organization in key relationships with major internal Dorman teams and external customers.
  • Creatively manages and allocate human capital resources in support of these directives and establish measurements to monitor the financial health of the business from site perspective
  • Identifies opportunities to add and implement new equipment to increase efficiencies and reduce remanufacturing costs.
  • Interfaces with key distributors and vendors
  • Keeps production at maximum capacity while working within financial controls. Ensures all required quality and regulatory standards are met.
  • Collaborate with other manufacturing sites for sharing of ideas and standard work processes
  • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

  • Demonstrated track record managing plant operations, setting and achieving safety, quality, and Profit / Loss performance objectives
  • Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing, including its safe usage, maintenance and storage
  • Strong knowledge and experience with general business practices and basic cost accounting principles
  • Experienced strategic planner, able to develop projects and teams that will achieve corporate objectives
  • Strong knowledge of Lean with experience implementing Lean principles and methods
  • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Willingness to directly engage in coaching and offer transformational leadership to Site contributors
  • Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes.
  • Physical Requirement : Capability to lift 20 pounds.
  • Working Conditions : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.

    Education / Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience required
  • 5+ years of experience leading one or more production facilities as first in command
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    The US base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000.00 to $172,300.00. This role is also eligible for a bonus. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

    As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick / vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

    Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO / AA Employer M / F / D / V. www.DormanProducts.com

    Nearest Major Market : Virginia Beach

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