Plant Manager

Stella-Jones • Whitmire, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Manages daily plant operation functions in a safe manner to ensure production schedules and requirements are achieved on a quality, timely and cost-effective basis. Ensures compliance with government regulations pertaining to environmental controls, hazardous waste management and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelors preferred or, Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and practical experience of lean manufacturing methods.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Drives a positive safety culture by setting a good example and by continually improving effectiveness of safety training and programs
• Develops and maintains manufacturing operation business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle and production costs.
• Cultivates a culture of teamwork
• Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Ensures all established costs, quality, safety and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions for the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment.
• Reviews production costs and product quality and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.
• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Assures maintenance programs are carried out, and production interruption is minimized through consistent preventative maintenance follow up. Recommend system improvements and plans for upgrading productivity.
• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government and customer policies, procedures and regulations.
• Directs preparation of accounting records.
• Participates in annual budgeting process. Responsible for operating and capital budget development and attainment.
• Visits competitors and related company facilities to maintain a current knowledge of methods and costs typical of the industry’s best/worst companies. Attends meetings, trade shows, seminars, etc. to maintain current knowledge of best practices applicable to the management of manufacturing operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Management duties include supervision of exempt and/or non-exempt staff. This includes but is not limited to, conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving paid time-off (PTO), assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training, giving guidance to staff, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions.

Benefits

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage, Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies, Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

What This Job Offers

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