Plant Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions • Mount Vernon, MI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the entire manufacturing facility, including safety, quality, efficiencies, and meeting customer expectations. This includes driving strategic plans that ensure production goals are met in the most cost-effective manner, delivering expected financial results.

Requirements

• Bachelor 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 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
• Experience with plastic injection molding environment, and metal processing/metal forming strong preferred

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 regarding 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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