Motor Coach Industries (“MCI”) is North America’s public and private market motor coach leader, offering the all-time best-selling luxury motor coaches and workhorse commuter coaches, and brand new zero-emission luxury, high- and low-floor commuter coaches, designed on MCI's legendary J Series and D Series platforms. MCI is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, and operates two world-class, award-winning coach manufacturing facilities and seven service centers. Building on over 90 years of experience manufacturing motorcoaches, MCI actively supports more than 30,000 vehicles across North America, with nearly half of all motor coaches in service in the United States and Canada built by MCI.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Plant Manager leads all aspects of plant operations, driving efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires a strategic leader with a proven ability to manage large teams, champion continuous improvement, and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Leadership & People Development
Lead and mentor department managers and supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Oversee workforce planning, hiring, training, and performance management to ensure team capability and readiness.
Promote positive labor/management relations, resolving issues and grievances in a timely manner and participating in monthly meetings and collective bargaining as required.
Identify training needs through a skills matrix and ensure ongoing leadership development to support the facility’s evolving needs.
Operations & Continuous Improvement
Manage and coordinate all plant activities to achieve production targets and deliver products on time with first-time quality.
Develop and implement manufacturing strategies, operating procedures, and methods designed to drive efficiency, eliminate problems, and improve product quality.
Monitor operational KPIs, analyze results, and drive performance improvements across all departments.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles where applicable and remain current with emerging production technologies.
Support new product introductions and process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure products meet company and customer quality standards, working closely with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other teams to resolve workmanship and design issues.
Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a safe and compliant workplace.
Ensure compliance with all labor, environmental, and industry standards.
Financial & Strategic Management
Develop and manage plant budgets, review monthly results, and take corrective actions where needed.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource utilization.
Review and approve capital requests, ensuring sound justification, benefits, and payback analysis before submission for executive approval.
Provide regular operational updates, including daily and weekly reports, to senior leadership.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, or related field
10+ years in manufacturing operations, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
Demonstrated success leading large teams and complex operations in a unionized environment
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, production planning, and quality systems
ERP and manufacturing software experience
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
Paid holidays and vacation
On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment
Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
