Plant Manager (Tilbury)

Plant Manager – BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems Responsible for overseeing production at the MAHLE Tilbury site, managing P&L;, engineering, logistics, operations, and talent development to drive strategic growth, cost reduction, and operational excellence. Responsibilities - Embrace the MAHLE Leadership Principles: - Empower with accountability: Own mistakes and practice continual learning. - Foster autonomy and development. - Trust each other: Practice collaboration and communicate in an honest and authentic way. - Utilize differences to make us stronger. - Inspire for change: Create enthusiasm for MAHLE’s future by establishing an environment that supports innovation and entrepreneurship. - Lead by example: Make and keep commitments. Receive feedback before giving feedback. - Build an inclusive workplace where employees are valued and respected. - Own talent management: diversity, equity, inclusion, learning and development, performance management, and succession planning. - Assist with the establishment & execution of the strategic long‑range plan for BU2 North America while supporting short‑term objectives. - Create roadmaps for Operations, Operational Excellence, Logistics and Production Engineering, prioritizing productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction. - Analyze and prioritize opportunities for all locations, engaging cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver sustainable results. - Collaborate with Executive Staff and plant managers to foster cultural transformation, build matrix teams and drive talent multiplication. - Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and manage escalated manufacturing, logistics, operational excellence and production engineering issues. - Lead and execute strategic, complex process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, 8‑D, problem solving and value analysis. - Maintain disciplined process management, data‑driven decision making and continuous improvement aligned with strategy. - Serve as a leader of change and innovation, challenging status quo and influencing others to embrace change and implement ideas. - Establish measurement systems to identify opportunities and quantify improvements. - Perform additional duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in production operations management, engineering, business or related discipline (MBA preferred). - Minimum 15 years of experience, including at least 10 years in progressive management roles at a Tier1 global or multinational company as a plant manager. - Proven track record delivering strategic results and executing effective change management. - Strong leadership and project‑management capabilities, with experience completing cross‑functional, cross‑cultural projects. - Solid foundational knowledge of P&L; management. - Excellent ability to benchmark and report year‑over‑year progress. Benefits & Compensation We offer a collaborative setting with opportunities for personal and career development. Compensation range: $175,000 – $225,000 . Diversity matters. We welcome applicants from all socioeconomic, religious, ethnic, disability, gender, and neurodivergent backgrounds. MAHLE is not hiring individuals who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment‑based non‑immigrant and immigrant visas. However, many international opportunities are available through our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pg25h