Plant Manager

Ideal Tridon•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Ideal Tridon comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications. With over 100 years of proven quality and a strong culture of service, we are the worldwide leader in clamps, strut, hose supports, conduit, fittings, and coupling solutions. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards across a range of industries, and our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer support ensures we’re ready to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. At the Ideal Tridon Group, connections aren’t just what we make—they’re the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a Plant Manager for our Foster Manufacturing Plant in Springfield, MO. Summary: The Plant Manager will build and lead a team that is engaged in all aspects of operations (people and equipment) in a manufacturing and warehouse facility.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or engineering is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role required.
Proven track record of improving overall efficiencies, reducing cost, and leading teams to effect positive change within the organization.
Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous.
Proven management skills with the ability to optimize team performance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
Comfortable with ambiguity and competing priorities.
Confident, self-starter, change agent.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Strong computer skills.
Understanding of ERP systems, including bill of materials, work order management, and inventory control.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Achieves or exceeds the expected performance levels in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Manages, coaches, and develops a high-performing team that embraces change in search of best practices and improved service levels.
Supervises all activities and personnel linked with manufacturing, EHS, facilities, tool & die as well as equipment and plant maintenance.
Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote a safe work environment and ensure safety and environmental regulatory compliance.
Manages all manufacturing processes necessary to meet customer’s expectations while minimizing costs.
Tracks, manages, and improves plant performance through the use of KPIs.
Understand customer requirements and determine how to deploy and manage people, equipment, and tooling to meet those requirements and support the plant objectives.
Leads continuous improvement process across all departments/disciplines to improve safety, service, quality, or productivity.
Monitors and controls product quality.
Responds to quality concerns (either internal or external) by identifying root causes and corrective action.
Identifies savings opportunities and reduces waste or unnecessary steps.
Review KPI trends and other financial data to identify and address variances or deviations.
Ensure metrics, reports, and process documentation are available.
Supports new business initiatives and projects and contributes to review meetings and change processes.
Interviews, hires, and trains employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.
Provides direction and sets expectations for the team. Provides support and training necessary to ensure a motivated and efficient workforce.
Assesses performance based on objectives/KPIs and identifies development needs.
Works collaboratively with other departments to improve efficiency and maximize performance.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with peers and leverages talent across the organization.
Leads periodic all-hands meetings to share direction/updates. Establishes cadence for other departmental, project, and subject-specific meetings as necessary.
Ensures that all functions under supervision operate following health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and visitors.
Performs other duties as assigned.