Assistant Plant Manager

Big News! A Top Automotive Manufacturer Is Hiring an Assistant Plant Manager in Hammond, IN!We’re supporting a leading automotive manufacturer seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to join their Hammond, IN leadership team.In this role, you will oversee daily Operations, Engineering, Materials, and Quality while driving culture, performance, safety, and customer satisfaction across a high‑complexity manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a strong people‑leader who thrives in fast‑paced plants, excels at coaching teams, and is passionate about continuous improvement.Responsible Lead cultural and operational changes across a participative, team‑driven plantDrive production goals, cost control, quality excellence, and continuous improvementOversee staffing, workflow planning, leadership development, and succession planningEnsure compliance with safety, labor, and regulatory standardsPartners with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to maintain strong relationshipsImprove plant profitability, production efficiency, and service levelsDevelop strategies, budgets, and long‑term operational goalsResolve plant‑wide issues involving operations, materials, inventory, and qualityRequirementsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field5–10 years of management experience within the automotive industry5+ years Tier 1 or OEM experience A MUSTUnion leadership experience strongly preferredStrong communication, leadership, and decision‑making skillsKnowledge of assembly, sequencing, equipment systems, Lean, and Outward MindsetAbility to manage multiple priorities while driving team performanceEngineering background would be great AGV, Robotics a plusIf you're interested in learning more or exploring the opportunity, feel free to schedule a call:👉 https://calendly.gomez_mari/30min