Plant Manager

DAP•Pacific, MO

10d

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for operating the Pacific Plant in alignment with company goals for cost, quality, service, regulatory compliance, safety, labor relations, and housekeeping. The role also functions as a consultant to other plants and corporate. The Plant Manager analyzes operational performance, works with department leaders to improve results, develops supervisors and department heads, maintains regulatory and process safety standards, and collaborates with Research & Development and Marketing to align manufacturing capabilities with product launches. The position also handles administrative activities related to forecasting, audits, capital projects, wage proposals, and collaboration meetings. DAP is a manufacturer and marketer of home repair and construction products, including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. It is part of RPM International Inc. DAP operates eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States and Canada. DAP describes its work environment as collaborative and supportive of associates’ professional growth. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Seven years of experience managing a plant.
Very strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and present to large groups.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with customers by email and develop written reports and presentations.
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Experience in project management and statistics.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
Familiarity with DAP products.

Responsibilities

Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly performance data covering cost, production, quality, safety, service, and human relations, and work with department heads to optimize plant performance.
Spend time in the plant reviewing operations, speaking with associates, answering questions, soliciting improvement ideas, and reinforcing policies and procedures.
Train and coach department heads and supervisors in problem solving, priority setting, goal setting, communication and confrontation skills, and labor relations.
Complete required reports for corporate, state, and federal agencies and maintain PSM standards.
Optimize safety performance through daily plant tours, reviewing accident reports, conducting safety meetings, speaking one-on-one with associates, reviewing safety infractions and discipline, and conducting housekeeping tours.
Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to ensure manufacturing capabilities align with product innovation launches.
Handle miscellaneous administrative work related to phone calls, forecasting, audits, capital projects, wage proposals, and collaboration meetings.