Plant General Manager

AP Emissions Technologies As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Who We Are   AP Emissions Technologies provides aftermarket emissions and exhaust solutions for all vehicle classes. With nearly a century of innovation and integrated manufacturing expertise , AP delivers OEM-quality performance, regulatory compliance, and broad product coverage to customers worldwide.   What You’ll Do   As the Plant General Manager, you will serve as the on-site executive leader for AP Emissions Technologies' new 208,000-square-foot facility in Apex, North Carolina. You will lead the site's start-up, production ramp-up, and long-term operational performance across manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, automation, supply chain, quality, logistics , EHS, and people development.   This is a high-impact leadership role with end-to-end accountability for site performance, from facility commissioning and team development through customer-ready production and shipment. You will establish the operating foundation for a new manufacturing facility while building a high-performing team and delivering on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial objectives .   Day-to-Day Responsibilities   Lead and develop cross-functional teams across production, engineering, maintenance, automation, supply chain, quality, logistics , and EHS   Establish organizational structure, clear accountability, performance expectations, and site governance   Build manufacturing career paths, succession plans, mentoring programs, and performance management practices   Establish a safety-first, continuous-improvement culture across all shifts   Lead manufacturing operations for cordierite ceramic substrate production, automated DPF/DOC/TWC catalyst coating, and automated substrate encapsulation   Develop and execute production, staffing, resource allocation, capacity, and ramp-up plans to meet customer demand   Own site performance across key metrics including output, OEE, on-time delivery, scrap, yield, conversion cost, inventory, and quality   Apply Lean and continuous-improvement methodologies to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve throughput   Partner with R&D and technical teams to transition products from laboratory and pilot stages into stable, scalable mass production   Lead engineering and maintenance strategy, including equipment lifecycle management, commissioning, capital projects, retrofits, and process improvements   Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime across production assets and plant utilities   Partner with automation and process teams to stabilize manufacturing systems and establish standard work   Own site environmental, health, and safety performance and compliance with OSHA, North Carolina requirements, and corporate standards   Lead supply chain, inventory control, warehousing, material receipt, and finished-goods logistics   Mitigate supply risks associated with ceramics, washcoat materials, and precious-metal-related inputs   Own the site operating budget and financial performance across labor, energy, materials, overhead, and conversion costs   Lead cost-reduction, value engineering, yield improvement, and waste-reduction initiatives   Monitor performance against budget, identify variances, and communicate results, risks, and mitigation plans to the Division President   Serve as the primary site contact for regulators, authorities, key suppliers, and visiting OEM and industrial customers   Partner with division and technical leadership on capital projects, process scale-up, new product readiness, customer delivery, and quality initiatives   Cross-Functional Partners   Division and corporate leadership   Production, engineering, maintenance, automation, and technical teams   Supply chain, logistics , and quality teams   R&D and product development   EHS and human resources   OEM and industrial customers   Key suppliers, regulators, and external partners   Ownership   End-to-end operational and financial performance of the Apex facility   Plant start-up, production ramp-up, and long-term manufacturing performance   Safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance   Organizational development, talent management, and succession planning   Manufacturing capacity, equipment reliability, and operational readiness   Regulatory, environmental, and corporate compliance   Project Work   Lead the commissioning and start-up of the new 208,000-square-foot manufacturing facility   Develop and execute production ramp-up and capacity expansion plans   Lead equipment commissioning, capital projects, retrofits, and process improvements   Support new product launches and transition products from pilot production to full-scale manufacturing   Implement Lean and continuous-improvement initiatives to improve yield, throughput, and cost   Develop and implement systems, processes, and standard work to support scalable plant operations   What You’ll Need   Education & Experience   Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline required ; MBA preferred   10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in U.S.-based heavy or advanced manufacturing   At least 5 years of experience as a Plant Manager or equivalent senior site leader   Demonstrated experience leading a greenfield or brownfield plant start-up and production ramp-up   Experience in chemical manufacturing, automotive components, emissions manufacturing, or