Plant Manager

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs. Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules properly supporting the business.


• Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility.


• Acts in a proactive fashion in regard to problem resolution.


• Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance and reviews KPIs regularly (Daily, Weekly and Monthly).


• Leads the overall strategic planning efforts for the location which include cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resources as well as in other areas.


• Manages the overall safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance and other administrative functions for the facility.


• Leads the effort in maintaining a safe, clean and efficient operation working within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.


• Strives to improve the plant’s safety accident record year over year in creating a positive safety culture for all employees.


• Conducts safety walks of the facility on a weekly basis.


• Conducts talent reviews. Trains, develops and motivates staff in an effort to optimize the workforce. Delivers performance reviews and any feedback to the team as needed.


• Conducts weekly staff meetings which focus on key operative measurements.


• Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.


• Interfaces with customers and suppliers. Visits both as necessary.


• Works as necessary to establish positive community relationships.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management


• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people


• Previous experience working in a Lean environment


• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus


• Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment


• Experience with plastic injection molding environment required


• Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact


• Minimum of 5 years of experience with process development and business process design


• Experience managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards


• Experience implementing and/or managing to an Operating System (example: the Toyota Production Systems)