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Assistant General Manager

Challenge Manufacturing Company1401 S. Washington, Holland, MI 49423
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to operational excellence, and experience in manufacturing processes. A background in human resources and talent development is highly desirable.

About the job

About Us:
At Challenge Manufacturing, we are dedicated to achieving operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a premier tier 1 supplier of intricate metal assemblies for the global automotive sector, we are at the forefront of innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe that the most effective ideas stem from individual unique perspectives. By combining these insights with the collaboration of industry leaders, we tackle every challenge head-on. Our team members take immense pride in their work and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork each day; they are the true driving force behind our operations.

Challenge Manufacturing is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive firms in North America. A standout benefit of joining our team is our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows us to allocate shares of the company to all employee-owners annually. This program serves as an additional retirement benefit that continues to grow throughout your career at Challenge. By being part of an ESOP, our employee-owners actively participate in Challenge’s success!

We are #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Who We Are Looking For:

The Assistant General Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing daily plant operations, ranging from production and manufacturing to the enforcement of policies and procedures. This individual will also develop processes aimed at maximizing stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Establish and prioritize operational goals, managing projects to achieve corporate targets and meet customer deadlines. Lead the team in addressing specific challenges and overcoming project obstacles to ensure the achievement of defined goals.
  • Collaborate with the human resources department to recruit and hire employees essential for your business area, while influencing the development and implementation of strategies that attract, develop, reward, and retain outstanding talent.
  • Mentor operational and logistics team members, managers, and team leaders, facilitating their professional and technical growth. Identify and nurture future leaders within the organization to support their leadership development.
  • Engage with customers on key issues to resolve matters and communicate action plans as needed.
  • Set goals and drive improvements in key performance metrics determined each year.
  • Create and deliver effective memos, letters, emails, reports, and presentations.

About Challenge Manufacturing Company

Challenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier within the automotive industry, known for our commitment to quality and innovation. As an employee-owned company, we prioritize the investment in our workforce, creating a culture of ownership and pride in our work.

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