Plant Director

I AM Acquisition [159004]•Cranbury, NJ

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 : President

Requirements

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.
Manage, maintain and approve all purchase orders, receiving and invoicing documents to efficiently process costs from beginning to end.
Manage all vendor activity within the facility, ensuring accurate time management and records are maintained and audited for invoice processing and reporting requirements.
Maintain and management monthly expense reports, along with associated receipts to report accurate financial information
Manage, maintain and audit staffing and FTE hours to control costs and efficiently manage responsibilities
Labor reconciliated daily and reports provided to agencies weekly for invoice
Perimeter security walks (ensure all entry points are secured or monitored)
Management Coverage: control schedules to ensure management is onsite during operating hours
Ensure only appropriate FTE managers have access to alarm codes – enabling/disabling alarm system (part-time and labor associates are NOT allowed access to alarm system)
Ensure alarm company has appropriate managers listed to contact (GM, Operations Manager, VP Operations, CEO) in case of emergency/necessity
Develop, manage and monitor successful security procedures, ensuring that they are followed by all employees and staffing associates and that the safety and security of the building and its contents, including labor are always protected.
Manage and maintain personnel requirements and reporting structure to ensure a successful, efficient and cost effective production facility.
Manage recruiting, hiring, and onboarding process for all NJ new personnel and follow up with 90 day and yearly performance reviews to further develop, train and provide feedback to all appropriate personnel.
Develop, manage and maintain cross function bench strength for all personnel to efficiently manage all requirements necessary, not only for New Jersey facilities but also assist national facilities when necessary.
Drive corporate culture through leadership, fellowship and management activities.
Final approval of all direct report’s timecards in payroll processing system.
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