Plant Manager

Ameron Pole Products

17d

About The Position

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is searching for a Plant Manager
for our plant in Lancaster, SC.  The Plant Manager is responsible for
forecasting and leading with results, increasing market revenue,
streamlining/standardizing workflow and creating a collaborative team
environment to increase productivity and develop a culture of respect and
empowerment.  Responsibilities for this role will also include identifying and
driving continuous improvement efforts, optimizing inventory, increasing plant
capacity, improving process planning capabilities, driving short- and long-term
continuous improvement, delivery performance and mix flexibility with the goal
of achieving manufacturing excellence as Best-in-Class.

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is an industry leader in the
engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for
transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years
of innovative engineering and manufacturing expertise, Meyer has helped to
author and validate many of today’s transmission industry standards and
specifications.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience managing overall operations (safety, quality, procurement, logistics, maintenance, budget, etc.) in an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Experience in an industrial steel manufacturing plant preferred
• Experience with moderate to complex project management involving materials and manufacturing processes in a steel fabrication environment 
• Experience with moderate to complex operations with products on manufacturing lines including cutting steel plate, fitting, welding and outfitting
• Knowledge of machines and tools used for steel fabrication (plasma tables, saws, press brakes, welders, CNC machining), including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Ability to apply quality control for moderate regulatory & testing requirements
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee and plant safety to ensure OSHA and company policy compliance
• Develop and administers budgets and activities to fund operations, maximize investments and increase efficiency
• Oversee safety, quality, production, maintenance, distribution and cost accounting
• Direct and manage resources to implement tactical business plans and programs to see work through completion 
• Communicate the vision, strategy and objectives for the plant effectively
• Set clear and consistent expectations for performance and leverage resources available to accomplish goals
• Follow up on critical tasks and hold people accountable for adhering to processes and protocols
• Partner with maintenance department and vendors/contractors to coordinate preventive maintenance requirements to ensure machinery and mechanical equipment is operational
• Stage work and recalibrate throughout the day as necessary to meet customer demands
• Identify talent and show ownership of all aspects of plant staffing and retention
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and focus on Lean Manufacturing, safety, quality, productivity and P&L management
• Coordinate and Communicate with the Project Management, Purchasing and Engineering departments to align resources and coordinate work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager