Plant Manager

Ethos•Lakeside, IA

12d

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management, direction, coordination, and control of shop floor operations. The role ensures divisional production objectives are achieved at the lowest cost while meeting product quality standards and customer shipping schedules. The Plant Manager directs manufacturing and assembly operations, oversees production planning and plant resources, manages quality and cost controls, and supervises personnel matters and labor relations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Industrial Management.
At least 10 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 4 years in a higher-level supervisory capacity.
Broad, in-depth knowledge of manufacturing methods, production planning, employee and labor relations, standard cost, and financial controls.
Demonstrable skills in assessing, utilizing, and developing personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively, motivate, and lead at all levels.

Responsibilities

Direct the manufacture and assembly of products at optimum cost while meeting quality, accuracy, and performance standards.
Manage operations to meet scheduled delivery dates while minimizing work-in-process inventory and production time, and using people, machinery, equipment, raw materials, and facilities effectively.
Control quality, production costs, inventory, shipping, and receiving through appropriate subordinates.
Establish plant policies consistent with corporate and divisional policies, and supervise their application to manufacturing operations.
Coordinate manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity.
Ensure necessary raw materials and supplies are available and received to support manufacturing efficiency.
Consult with subordinates and plant personnel on methods and production standards.
Review and approve recommendations concerning machinery, equipment, buildings, and new capital equipment purchases.
Oversee maintenance of buildings, machinery, and equipment, as well as plant security and protection.
Participate in personnel policy administration and labor relations, including union negotiations where applicable.
In union-free plants, support continuation of that status through appropriate policies and practices.
Develop, review, and approve subordinate recommendations on personnel performance, hiring, promotions, demotions, terminations, and rate changes.