Plant Manager

AstenJohnson • Hampton, NH

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About The Position

The Plant Manager plans, directs, and controls all activities of a manufacturing operation with approximately 180 union associates. This exempt role works with the Senior Leadership team on overall business strategy and drives profitable growth. The Plant Manager is expected to lead change as part of the company’s LEAN journey and develop metrics aligned with business performance objectives.

The role is accountable for safety, quality, and productivity, as well as hiring, training, and retention. It also involves troubleshooting equipment and production issues and leading departmental meetings and presentations. Standard work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; night and/or weekend coverage is probable.

Requirements

• Previous leadership experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and JD Edwards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret complex documentation.
• Capital expenditure and project management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Extensive leadership background is highly valued.
• Ten years of needle-punch nonwovens experience preferred.
• Plastics extrusion experience and knowledge strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and control all activities of the manufacturing operation.
• Integrate with the Senior Leadership team and participate in overall business strategy development.
• Drive profitable growth.
• Act as a change agent on the LEAN journey.
• Develop metrics consistent with business performance objectives.
• Be accountable and responsible for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Manage hiring, training, and retention responsibilities.
• Troubleshoot equipment and production issues.
• Lead departmental meetings and presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed