Plant Director

I AM Acquisition [159004] • Elgin, IL

7d

About The Position

Plant Director is responsible for directing, managing, and optimizing the overall operations of one or more plants or other production facilities. Drives organizational policies and makes decisions guiding productivity, quality, and cost efficiency of plant operations. Establishes systems to collect metrics, analyze productivity and set performance targets that will meet revenue and cost goals. Leads the development and deployment of organization's practices focused on quality and continuous improvement. Ensures robust plant safety and security procedures and training are in place and that operations are in compliance with all required regulations. Leads any labor relations activities involving the plant. Directs plant level support functions including finance, engineering, materials, quality assurance, and human resources to ensure alignment with overall plant operations. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental functions. Directing all aspects of Operational Excellence throughout the facility. He/She ensures that the facility’s initiatives are being developed, continuously improved and implemented consistently across all sites, with the needs of the production facilities for continually improving key performance indicators and ensuring that new process/project introductions are introduced into production in a more timely and efficient manner, along with improving quality, remove waste and reduce cost. REPORTS TO : Chief Operating Officer

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a technical field/business required
• 3+years experience in a Management role
• Operational Excellence program leadership, management or development experience.
• Direct management of professionals to achieve local and national objectives.
• A proven record of accomplishments in continuous improvement events/projects, team leadership and problem-solving, demonstrated success initiating change and influencing at all levels.
• Strong coaching experience, extensive application of Operational Excellence methods and tools.
• Strong technical and management skills in materials and inventory management, production scheduling and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to hire and retain required personnel
• Consistent with business growth build out a team capable of delivering world class, continuous improvement, solid production and facility management success.
• Must be a team player, willing to work in a fast-paced environment and do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent project and program management skills
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP, 5S
• Lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• A substantial amount of walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) where needed
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions or other safety-related issues
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on equipment on the production floor
• The employee often works at a desk or on other equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operational Results . Understanding, tracking, and improving KPIs is vital to the Plant Director’s success and the success of his organization. KPIs include operating efficiencies, financial performance, safety, labor utilization, inventory accuracy, product quality, and adherence to operating procedures.
• Cost Control. With full P&L responsibility, the Plant Director must constantly manage all facility costs. Controllable costs include, but aren’t limited to, staff, labor, supplies, maintenance, materials, contracted support, utilities, etc..
• Quality Assurance. It is our position that the products we deliver and the data we provide can be perfect in our customer’s eyes. With the help of his quality department, the Plant Director ensures all products meet or exceed customer requirements and that all data is accurate and timely.
• Facility Management. The Plant Director has responsibility to maintain his building and equipment in top, “tour ready” shape and that the facility complies with all internal, customer, and 3rd party standards. This includes, but is not limited to pest control, cGMPs, security, and safety.
• Audit Success. Our facilities are frequently audited by both customers and 3rd Party agencies. It is the General Manager’s responsibility to ensure we exceed standards on all audits.
• New Business Solutions. New business opportunities, with both existing and new customers will be presented to the Plant Director frequently. The Plant Director must be able to quickly design a solution, build the operating model, determine costing, and communicate with the sales organization or directly with the potential customer, as well as successfully executing the plans.
• Human Resources. Our business model requires an extremely flexible and agile workforce that delivers perfect service at the lowest possible cost. This workforce will consist of permanent employees, part-time employees, seasonal employees, contractors, and temporary employees of varying degrees of skill and education. It is the responsibility of the Plant Director to recruit, train, and manage this diverse, flexible workforce.
• Customer Relationship Management. The Plant Director is ultimately responsible for the relationship with the customer from both an operations and sales perspective. Additionally, the GM will often interface with potential new customers at industry functions, during tours, and during presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager