Plant Manager

Wastequip•Alexandria, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip is looking to hire a Plant Manager in our Alexandria, LA Location. Our Plant Manager is responsible for leading all activities of a high-performance manufacturing facility utilizing lean manufacturing principles and leadership to drive continuous and significant improvements in key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Requirements

Proven leadership in manufacturing operations management
4 year college degree desired or a combination of equivalent experience and education
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience using ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365)
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Highly motivated and driven self–starter

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of metal processing, Coil Leveling, shearing, punch press and Press breaks is preferred.
Knowledge of metal fabricating, mig welding and painting processes is preferred
Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred
background in Electrical and Hydraulics

Responsibilities

Leading, coaching, and developing direct reports
Championing a safety-first culture
Financial responsibility for entire operation, including Analyzing financial statements
Developing product cost on labor, material, and overhead by product model
Achieving EBITDA margins and dollars set forth in AOP
Staying within budgets, on labor, material, and overhead
Controlling overhead costs, including Variable costs, Fixed costs, Material cost, Labor cost, Direct, indirect, general, and administrative personnel
Developing annual operating plans and other financial reports
Justifying performance variances and implementing formal corrective action plans
Tracking throughput for on time delivery and work to meet customer’s requirements
Interacting with corporate personnel, engineering, sales and customers
Assuring that plant is complying with corporate processes, disciplines, and methodologies
Championing a continuous improvement environment by conducting Kaizen and other lean events in conjunction with the Operational Excellence team
Improving productivity through reduced cycle time and other lean processes
Monitoring purchasing costs, on material, tools and supplies
Controlling, monitoring, and adjusting inventory levels and staffing as required to meet current market conditions and forecasted plans
Supporting sales department in meeting customer’s delivery requirements
Traveling to other Wastequip locations, including group headquarters, as required