Plant Manager

thyssenkrupp Materials NA•Wallingford, CT

6d•$119,000 - $147,000

About The Position

The Plant Manager provides leadership and direction to ensure continual, efficient, and consistent operations that meet or exceed customer expectations in a safe and orderly manner. The manager develops and implements plans coordinated with the Corporate Business Plan to improve reliability, product and service quality, and operational efficiency. This role works directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery and has been designated safety sensitive. Candidates considered for employment must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing, which may include marijuana testing as permitted by applicable law.

Requirements

Two years of direct warehouse supervision or team leadership experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
Understanding of basic Lean Manufacturing principles.
A safety-minded approach.
Good leadership qualities and the ability to build an effective team and contribute as an effective team member.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred, in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Behavioral Science.
MBA, master's degree, or Ph.D.
Exposure to labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, Lean practices, and sales functions.

Responsibilities

Supervise branch production using the RMAS Warehouse Management System and available production-planning tools.
Develop safety plans and procedures for employees and visitors, and clarify and correct improper warehouse procedures.
Ensure operations and equipment comply with corporate guidelines and OSHA standards.
Verify inventory and make adjustments where necessary.
Hire, train, and motivate warehouse employees; schedule and provide training to support employee growth, compliance, bench strength, and retention.
Maintain equipment to maximize availability and minimize downtime.
Evaluate and recommend equipment purchases to improve quality, capabilities, and productivity.
Communicate and monitor progress toward company directives for safety, returns and allowances, and on-time shipment and delivery.
Oversee building maintenance and security.
Monitor warehouse quality and process improvements using SAP reports.
Ensure preventive and corrective action methods are followed to address procedures and practices that do not meet customer requirements.
Apply progressive disciplinary action to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Ensure timely and orderly support for the sales department and its customers.
Assist with customer problems, including on-site visits when necessary.
Facilitate Lean practices in the plant.
Purchase or direct the purchase of warehouse supplies needed to comply with written work instructions and customer requirements.
Attend regional and corporate meetings when required.
Conduct employee reviews as required.
Assist with contract negotiations where applicable.