S12056 - Plant Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Springhill, NS

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a dedicated Plant Manager to lead our facility in innovation and sustainability efforts. This role offers opportunities for growth and development within a diverse, forward-looking team. Our mission is to help customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging by providing opportunities for employees to do important work, solve interesting problems, and be part of a company that strives to innovate and serve customers better, while also being better stewards of the environment.

Requirements

Injection and blow molding experience is a MUST
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people
Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Experience with plastic injection molding environment and metal processing/metal forming strongly preferred
Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact
Minimum of 5 years of experience with process development and business process design.
Experience managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards
Experience implementing and/or managing to an Operating System (example: the Toyota Production Systems)

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus

Responsibilities

Ensures that the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs.
Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules properly supporting the business.
Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility.
Acts in a proactive fashion in regard to problem resolution.
Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance and reviews KPIs regularly (Daily, Weekly and Monthly).
Leads the overall strategic planning efforts for the location which include cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resources as well as in other areas.
Manages the overall safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance and other administrative functions for the facility.
Leads the effort in maintaining a safe, clean and efficient operation working within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.
Strives to improve the plant’s safety accident record year over year in creating a positive safety culture for all employees.
Conducts safety walks of the facility on a weekly basis.
Conducts talent reviews. Trains, develops and motivates staff in an effort to optimize the workforce.
Delivers performance reviews and any feedback to the team as needed.
Conducts weekly staff meetings which focus on key operative measurements.
Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.
Interfaces with customers and suppliers. Visits both as necessary.
Works as necessary to establish positive community relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned.