Plant Manager

Minerals Technologies•Baton Rouge, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operation including production, maintenance and administrative functions of the site. Coordinates with Quality Assurance to ensure products are produced in accordance with customer specifications, ensure compliance with in-process testing and sampling, and ensure customer satisfaction. Regularly interfaces with sales, marketing and customer service to meet customers’ needs. Oversees planning and execution to ensure long term goals and objectives are met. Strong emphasis that operation is in compliance with applicable EH&S regulations effecting the site and employees; maintains a safe working environment and an atmosphere of continuous improvement through application of Lean principles. Has involvement with other special projects as assigned. Operational Excellence Manage the operations and employees through use of Operational Excellence and HPWS via 5S, Visual Systems, Kaizen, TPM, Standard Work, Kanban systems, team building, employee empowerment, etc. Monitor plant safety, quality and efficiency. Develop and communicate with plant staff the safety, quality, customer service, and production goals and opportunities for improvement. Prepare, review, and monitor financial statements including incoming orders, shipping, budgets, capital expenditures, etc. Continually monitor plant operations including safety improvement and cost savings opportunities, maintenance issues, quality, etc. Manage raw materials and inventory costs. Lead plant personnel. Lead behavior change in support of High-Performance Work Systems, Safety & OE cultural transformation. Manage the performance of plant personnel through the setting goals and objectives, regular performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and career development. Supervise, motivate and develop other Staff members. Conduct training on various topics including safety, plant objectives, and other performance improving training. Communicate and support all Company policies and procedures to all employees. Capital budgeting and project analysis Develop and coordinate yearly plant budget. Examine Return on Income justification for all capital expenditures. Supervise and engineer plant capital projects. Administrative functions. Communicate with upper management, other plants, finance, human resources, environmental safety & health, etc. on appropriate issues. Responsible for complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations that may affect the plant (e.g. – safety, human resources, environmental, etc) Other Duties & Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Minimum of seven to ten years' experience in manufacturing.
Certification and proven experience in Lean/Six Sigma including 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, TPM, Standard Work, Kanban systems and all other lean CI methodologies.
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related business field with a minimum of seven to ten years' experience in manufacturing.
Strong EHS background with preference for safety certification in related disciplines.
Knowledge and experience with ERP systems similar to Oracle and PM software.
Direct maintenance experience and leadership.
Significant knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes, customer service, quality procedures, and office administration.
Strong, proven change management leadership, participative management, and open communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong systems thinking with PC and ERP experience including preventative maintenance systems.
Strong customer focus for both internal and external customers.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to challenge conventional ideas and to be flexible and able to function effectively in a Lean team environment.
Microsoft office competency required.

Nice To Haves

Lotus Notes and experience operating in Oracle business system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation including production, maintenance and administrative functions of the site.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure products are produced in accordance with customer specifications, ensure compliance with in-process testing and sampling, and ensure customer satisfaction.
Interface with sales, marketing and customer service to meet customers’ needs.
Oversee planning and execution to ensure long term goals and objectives are met.
Ensure operation is in compliance with applicable EH&S regulations.
Maintain a safe working environment and an atmosphere of continuous improvement through application of Lean principles.
Manage the operations and employees through use of Operational Excellence and HPWS via 5S, Visual Systems, Kaizen, TPM, Standard Work, Kanban systems, team building, employee empowerment, etc.
Monitor plant safety, quality and efficiency.
Develop and communicate with plant staff the safety, quality, customer service, and production goals and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare, review, and monitor financial statements including incoming orders, shipping, budgets, capital expenditures, etc.
Continually monitor plant operations including safety improvement and cost savings opportunities, maintenance issues, quality, etc.
Manage raw materials and inventory costs.
Lead plant personnel.
Lead behavior change in support of High-Performance Work Systems, Safety & OE cultural transformation.
Manage the performance of plant personnel through the setting goals and objectives, regular performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and career development.
Supervise, motivate and develop other Staff members.
Conduct training on various topics including safety, plant objectives, and other performance improving training.
Communicate and support all Company policies and procedures to all employees.
Develop and coordinate yearly plant budget.
Examine Return on Income justification for all capital expenditures.
Supervise and engineer plant capital projects.
Communicate with upper management, other plants, finance, human resources, environmental safety & health, etc. on appropriate issues.
Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations that may affect the plant (e.g. – safety, human resources, environmental, etc).
Performs other duties as assigned.