Plant Manager

Altor Solutions•Bloomsburg, PA

19d

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management and direction of day-to-day business operations. The role ensures sales and production objectives are met at the lowest cost consistent with product quality requirements, while maintaining high safety standards and legal and regulatory compliance. The Plant Manager develops business plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to support growth to annual sales volumes, delegating authority to key direct reports and using input from cross-functional peers. The position has direct functional responsibility for safety, quality, production scheduling and production, maintenance, tooling, and engineering. It also oversees the site’s ISO and/or Quality Management Program, maintenance program, and compliance with internal and external safety, health, and environmental requirements. The Plant Manager works with corporate operations staff and cross-functional peers, and may interact directly with customers regarding complaints and service matters. The role reports to the Director, Operations and involves travel up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operational management, or another technical discipline.
Formal training in at least one continuous improvement discipline, such as Lean or Six Sigma.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in industrial manufacturing operations, with a proven track record of high performance results.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency using Quality Systems, ERP, and MRP systems.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Close vision; frequent sitting, hand use, talking or hearing, standing, and walking; occasional reaching with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Experience with foam molding or shaping operations is preferred.
Manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
Experience with NetSuite is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a strong production-floor presence and manage site safety and environmental compliance programs, ensuring employees follow applicable policies, including housekeeping and 5S.
Direct the safety, quality, production scheduling, production, maintenance, tooling, and engineering functions.
Analyze P&L statements and manage budgets to drive year-over-year cost reductions.
Coordinate development of long- and short-range plans with corporate operations staff, including annual budgets and strategic plans.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with functional departments and employees in a team-oriented environment.
Apply judgment and management skills to achieve desired business performance results.
Set facility policies consistent with corporate policies and direct and supervise their application at the site in collaboration with onsite cross-functional peers.
Ensure the production schedule is met to satisfy or exceed customer service requirements.
Contact customers as required regarding complaints and service matters.
Prepare, review, and submit capital equipment requests for approval in accordance with company policy.
Work with Sales, Customer Care, Quality, and Human Resources peers to support local and company-wide business initiatives.
Oversee the site’s ISO and/or Quality Management Program.
Oversee the plant maintenance program, including preventive maintenance, critical spare parts inventory, plant systems room, and equipment reliability.
Ensure personnel matters, including salary and disciplinary actions, are handled promptly, appropriately, and in accordance with company policy.
Represent the Company in the community and promote its goodwill and interests in community activities.
Ensure site compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements for safety, health, and the environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.