Automotive Manufacturing Plant Leader

Shape automotive manufacturing performance through IATF 16949, APQP, and PPAP expertise as Exo-s’s Plant Manager. This full-time role is on-site in the U.S. Mid-South.

You will contribute to a multidisciplinary team preparing a new facility, then lead its readiness, production launch, ramp-up, and ongoing operations. The role requires senior manufacturing leadership, strong customer focus, and accountability for operating budgets and cross-functional performance. You will guide injection molding and blow molding teams while supporting quality, engineering, logistics, maintenance, HR, and corporate functions.

• Prepare APQP, PPAP, pilot builds, and process validation
• Lead initial production, ramp-up, and operational stabilization
• Improve OEE, productivity, yield, changeovers, and deliveries
• Maintain ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer requirements
• Coordinate safety, environmental compliance, and required permits

• At least 10 years progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Automotive manufacturing responsibility for customer requirements and budgets
• Strong injection molding operations understanding
• Ability to lead injection and blow molding teams
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA

Bring automotive manufacturing leadership and quality-system expertise to launch Exo-s’s facility and strengthen operational performance.