Plant Manager II

TekniPlex•Decatur, IN

14d•$175,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Plant Manager II coordinates and directs the production operations of a manufacturing facility. The role is responsible for safety and oversees production costs, methods, operations, quality, and output. Following company safety philosophy and production objectives, the Plant Manager directs subordinate supervisors and coordinates operating departments to ensure the facility operates safely within its plans, budget, philosophy, and objectives and meets established commitments. The position leads and evaluates subordinate managers and supervisors across Accounting, Human Resources, Maintenance, Extrusion, Production, and Warehousing. It is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of those units, which include 8–12 supervisors and a total of 120–200 employees. The role also manages facility budgets and business planning, and works with general management and other leaders to execute business plans and achieve facility goals.

Requirements

Ability to lead, motivate, select, train, and instruct personnel.
Good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Thorough understanding of production/extrusion processes and manufacturing capabilities.
Strong decision-making skills and sound judgment.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.
Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, and 10 years of industry experience with at least 5 years of senior supervisory experience in a role exposing the candidate to all areas of plant operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, demonstrate, direct, and enforce safety practices and procedures; take ultimate responsibility for plant housekeeping and safety.
Lead in a manner consistent with company philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Interpret and apply company policies and procedures, ensuring established rules and regulations are followed.
Monitor manufacturing departments’ performance against plans and implement remedies to address problems.
Take ultimate responsibility for product and workplace quality, including compliance with SQF/HACCP policies.
Plan and coordinate work; train, motivate, monitor, and evaluate subordinate managers and supervisors; counsel, document, and discipline as necessary.
Manage facility budgets and business planning and establish and meet department goals and objectives.
Collaborate with the General Manager, senior management, managers, and supervisors to develop, implement, and execute budgets and business plans.
Direct production activities to meet sales objectives with maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
Work with staff and line management to accomplish plant objectives.
Make changes to and support programs related to environmental issues.
Develop plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
Review production costs and product quality, and modify production and inventory control programs to maintain and improve profitable operations.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate Accounting, Human Resources, Maintenance, Extrusion, Production, and Warehousing units, managing 8–12 supervisors and a total of 120–200 employees directly or through dotted-line relationships.