Assistant Plant Manager

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Assistant Plant Manager - Montgomery, AL

Job Description

You play a critical role in leading daily operations at the Louisville automotive manufacturing facility. As a member of the Louisville Leadership Team, you help drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while supporting customers, employees, and the local community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day plant operations across production, engineering, materials, and quality functions.


• Drive a participative, high‑performance culture by leading cultural change and engaging teams at all levels.


• Support OEM customer launches and ongoing production by coordinating cross‑functional activities and meeting customer requirements.


• Set long‑term goals and objectives for the facility to anticipate future business and operational needs.


• Evaluate plant performance through regular quality and operational reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.


• Identify production risks and develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply and customer satisfaction.


• Coach, mentor, and develop plant leadership to support succession planning and long‑term talent development.


• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Human Rights, and Employment Standards while communicating plant performance and goals through regular meetings.

Experience Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in a management role within the automotive manufacturing industry.


• Bachelors Degree in a related field. 


• Experience overseeing operations producing automotive seats, interiors, or instrument panels.


• Experience managing complex supply chains in high‑complexity manufacturing environments.


• Experience leading or working within High Performance Work Teams.


• Proven experience supporting OEM customers on quality, launch, and operations topics.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with strong time management and attention to detail.


• Solid understanding of manufacturing assembly, sequencing, and equipment principles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.