Plant Area Manager

Menasha Corporation•Lakeville, MN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in all phases of a plant operation. Typically reporting directly to plant Operations Manager, prepares operation schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality meet specifications. May be required to meet certain certifications in field.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site
Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility
Knowledge of the physical environment and full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure
Knowledge of tools and techniques for preventing and addressing theft of assets, theft of information, vandalism, sabotage and other threats to a manufacturing facility
Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing, including its safe usage, maintenance and storage
Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

Implements operational strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability
Accountable for assigned site’s key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to departmental leaders to ensure scorecard objectives are met
Supports site leader in managing capacity and participates in collaboration with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands
Supports equipment feasibility studies and makes recommendations for investment; implements capital expenditure project and is accountable for payback expectations
Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
Executes the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company reports
Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the salaried and hourly production team, working closely with direct reports
Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints
Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications