Role OverviewThe Plant Manager directs and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, P&L, and other production-related activities. The role involves coordinating plant activities, developing and controlling profits, plans, and budget, and implementing cost-effective systems of control. The Plant Manager must provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives, promote safety and health awareness, and ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations.
What You Will Do
Direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality, and shipping and receiving. Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. Develop and control profits, plans, and budget. Implement cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of plant management experience, some project management experience, and a good understanding of LEAN tools. The candidate should be able to coach, mentor, develop, and lead team members, and have experience running a P&L manufacturing business. The candidate should also be able to motivate a workforce, deal with constantly shifting priorities, and ensure safety, environmental, and health concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively.
Requirements
- Minimum 5-7 years plant management experience
- Some project management experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience including LEAN in a manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of LEAN tools to teach, create, implement, and sustain in a manufacturing environment
- Strong ability to coach, mentor, develop, and lead team members
- Experience and ability to run a P&L manufacturing business
- Must possess ability to motivate a workforce including performance management, recruiting, retention, and engagement
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Benefits
- Limited travel
- On-call continuously, frequently called back to the plant during off-duty hours
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