Plant Manager AZ

CDI•Tolleson, AZ

About The Position

CDI is a growth focused, fast paced HVAC curb manufacturer. Our core focus is to impact the lives of our employees, community and our customers. To provide opportunities to grow personally and professionally across all functions. Through our work we create an environment of trust, belonging and community. We’ve gained this success by continuing to focus on CDI’s five core values: FAST – EASY – FUN – COMMUNITY – GROWTH . We encourage personal growth and offer career advancement to individuals who demonstrate initiative.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Mgmt and/or Organizational Leadership.
Minimum 10 years of operations management experience
Working knowledge plant manufacturing systems and processes
Administrative knowledge regarding budgets, data collection and equipment analysis
Demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to growth
Excellent communication with the ability to effectively collaborate and work with all levels including corporate staff, leadership and executives.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct all plant personnel, fostering a culture of safety, growth, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Develop and implement strategic plans for the plant, aligning with overall company objectives. Gain followership with the Dallas team.
Manage and mentor direct reports, including performance reviews, development plans, and coaching.
Servant Leadership focusing on developing trust and a sustainable culture.
Effectively communicate plant performance, challenges, and opportunities to upper management.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, safety, and logistics.
Ensure efficient and cost-effective production processes, optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production efficiency, labor, on-time ship, and scrap rate, and implement corrective actions to achieve targets.
Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles and practices.
Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations and company policies.
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of safety programs and training.
Conduct regular safety audits and inspections.
Investigate accidents and incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits.
Develop and manage the plant's operating budget.
Manage budget to actual performance, analyzing variances and implementing corrective actions.
Monitor and control costs, identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
Analyze financial performance and report on variances.
Prepare capital expenditure requests.
Adherence to standard quality procedures and maintain robust quality management.
Ensure that products meet customer specifications.
Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Promote a culture of quality awareness throughout the plant and hold the team accountable.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing lean manufacturing methodologies and other best practices.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
Foster a culture of innovation and problem-solving.