Plant Manager

CTS is a $550 million corporation that employs 4,000+ dedicated people.
CTS designs and manufactures electronic components, actuators, and sensors to OEMs in the automotive, communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial, and computer markets.
The company manufactures products in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Founded in 1896 as Chicago Telephone Supply, CTS is headquartered in Lisle, IL.
Job/Position Summary Directs and controls the overall activities of AMS’ Albuquerque operations.
Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, implementing and maintaining cost controls, and methods.
Additional responsibilities include the safe production of products that meet the customer's requirements for quality and quantity.
In addition to Production and Maintenance, has management responsibility for Material Planning, Process/Manufacturing Engineering, IT, and Human Resources.
Major Areas of Responsibility Responsible for plant safety performance and setting the safety culture.
Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
Responsible for plant quality and setting a quality culture.
Responsible for the product quality control for the plant.
Responsible for Lean implementation and setting a Lean culture.
Responsible for plant P&L Responsible for dealing with customer situations that have escalated past the normal customer service functions.
Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.
Establish plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
Responsible for establishing all shift production schedules.
Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations.
Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports CTS’ strategic initiatives.
Foster a well-trained and motivated staff.
Conduct employee performance reviews as necessary.
Schedule and conduct Plant meetings.
Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping.
Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need.
Manages customer relations as well as new business development strategies and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
Implements policies and procedures to meet customer expectations for On-Time-Delivery Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem solving.
Improve manpower utilization within existing departments and processes.
Schedule stability that allows for maximum return on efficiencies.
Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employees’ positive involvement with opportunity for construction input and action.
Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production and production management concepts.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong leadership and communication skills.
Good working knowledge of operations financials.
Strong ability to overcome technical challenges.
Strong and proven project execution and follow up skills.
Required Education and Experience BS/MS in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar degree desired.
Experience in lieu of education may be considered.
Minimum of 10 years of Plant Management experience in high volume high mix.
Plant turn-around experience.
Change Management.
P/L ownership and financial literacy required.
Project Management experience.
United States EEO Statement CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
We fully comply with all applicable Department of Labor and EEOC rules, regulations, guidelines, and orders including but not limited to Executive Order 11246 and 41 C.
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Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.
ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.
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All other applications must be submitted online.
United States Additional Considerations It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment.
Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
No agencies, please.
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes and are not looking to engage an agency.
We receive inquiries from agencies daily.
Do not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers.
It is not our standard practice to utilize agencies; we are a federal contractor and need to comply with the same process for all.