Plant Manager

Web Industries Inc•Fort Wayne, IN

3d•$130,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Web Industries, a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), offers advantages beyond great pay and benefits, making employees owners with a vested interest in the company's success. The company culture thrives on collaboration, determination, and creativity, valuing employee experience as paramount. Working at Web Industries provides exposure to diverse cultures, locations, industries, and technologies, supporting employees in achieving a fulfilling life and rewarding career. The Plant Manager provides leadership and accountability for the site's operational plan by building effective teams and fostering a high-engagement, employee ownership culture. This role manages all operational functions and processes with a focus on achieving operational excellence.

Requirements

>10 years of experience in manufacturing operations
5+ years leading teams and effective change
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets
Working knowledge of ISO9001 standards and manufacturing practices
Knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes at the site or similar
Models humility
Good decision-making skills
Seeks feedback as a gift for personal improvement
Builds trust in relationships and encourages all
Earns the respect of others
Demonstrates caring for others
Builds synergy and teamwork
Models accountability. (You can count on me)
Confronts with caring and courage when necessary
Constantly contributes to strengthening the organization
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Must be able to work on government contracts.
Bachelor’s Degree in related or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Excellent customer relationship skills.
Proficiency in handling multiple concurrent deliverables and projects.

Responsibilities

Lead in a way to create and sustain company culture that models Web Industries’ principles and values.
Communicate, coach, mentor, and motivate site team around vision, values, safety, and strategy, supervising several direct reports (managers, VSL, planners, trainers etc.).
Utilizing a site leadership team structure, lead site plan execution by effectively managing: Safety and Environment, Supporting sales and customer service in ensuring excellent customer experiences, People Leadership/Organization health, Leading functional groups to meet strategic and financial goals, Effective on-boarding / new product introductions (NPI), Driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Sustain an operational culture based around Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
Build smart and healthy organizations.
Foster Web’s values and culture through effective leadership actions.
Provide HR direction and support in dealing with employee related issues, policy clarification, skills development, and employee recognition events.
Assist in the development of strategy to identify business needs and tailor solutions and strategy to build value proposition and market leadership position.
Assist in the development of strategy to identify, coordinate, justify, and optimize capital investment needed for the efficient and effective operation and growth.
Assist in the development of strategy to establish performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies for performance.
Maintain accountability for critical metrics: Business and Operational Plan Execution (execute business plan specific to site, ramp up of new programs, delivery, staffing targets, profit etc.) that have been designed for creating long term business health and sustainability.
Maintain accountability for critical metrics: Operational Performance Metrics (Safety, VA/Labor $, VA/HR, Turnover, OTD, COPQ, Productivity, Efficiency, and Utilization).
Maintain accountability for critical metrics: Customer Satisfaction (Strategic Account Supplier Scorecards and Surveys).
Maintain accountability for critical metrics: Employee Satisfaction (NCEO Survey).
Build healthy, constructive relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned.