Plant Director, Operations

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

What You’ll Be Part Of

The Plant Director, Operations is responsible for leading a single-site manufacturing operations through a team of functional managers and supervisors. The role ensures increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while continuously improving the efficiency of manpower, materials, and machines.

What You Will Be Responsible For

As the operational leader of the site, you will have end-to-end ownership to ensure SQDC targets are achieved: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

What You Can Expect

• A high-impact leadership role with full site responsibility and strong influence on performance and culture.

• A continuous improvement mindset and opportunity to drive measurable transformation.

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a structured, performance-driven environment.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Full responsibility for the manufacturing site to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) targets.

• Set the vision and direction for the manufacturing site.

• Lead and deploy site strategy in Lean Manufacturing, quality, cost reduction, on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls, and performance management.

• Drive fast and sustainable problem resolution, improving collaboration and working relationships.

• Manage material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce on-hand inventory.

• Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA, safety, EHS/ESD, and deliver on time at the lowest possible cost.

• Balance work cell capacity and loading across the plant.

• Determine operational headcount needs and ensure compliance with company policies.

• Identify, communicate, and drive capital investments and continuous improvement projects.

• Ensure compliance with state and local laws/regulations and SOX requirements.

• Ensure introduction and sufficient implementation of accepted customer-specific requirements (GCSR).

• Provide strong leadership in employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• Proven senior leadership experience in automotive electronics manufacturing/plant operations (single-site responsibility is a strong advantage).

• Strong track record in delivering SQDC results and driving Lean/Continuous Improvement

• Excellent leadership skills: building high-performing teams, coaching leaders, and strengthening engagement.

• Solid business acumen across cost, productivity, quality, and delivery performance.

• Experience managing compliance topics (EHS/ESD, audits, regulatory requirements).

• Confident communication and stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment.

• We see AI as an important part of how work gets done. While tools may vary, a baseline familiarity with using AI to support efficiency, problem-solving, and quality is expected.

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG and others).

• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

• Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.

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