Plant Manager

Carlisle Construction Materials•Mead, NE

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Carlisle Companies is seeking a Plant Manager for its Insulfoam team in Mead, Nebraska. The Plant Manager has general management responsibility for the manufacturing processes and physical facility, including products, safety and environmental performance, quality and production, personnel, training, budgeting, shipping and receiving, and cost control. The role develops a strong team environment through clear communication and serves as a key interface with R&D, Engineering, Technical Services, Scheduling, Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics. The Carlisle Operating System (COS) provides the framework for employee training and operational requirements. The stated operating hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with 24-hour on-call availability. Weekend work may be needed to meet production demands during busy seasons. Occasional travel to other facilities for meetings or training is expected, typically no more than 15%. The working environment includes office and manufacturing settings, with exposure to materials used in manufacturing polyisocyanurate products, including polyols, MDI, facers, additives, plastics, cardboard packaging, and wood. Personal protective equipment is required on the plant floor. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with ADA regulations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or a business-related area.
At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing or plant operations.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and products, quality systems, SPC, SOPs, and process specifications.
Knowledge of government regulations affecting people, plants, and process operations, including FMLA, OSHA, FLSA, ADA, workers' compensation, EPA, and unemployment regulations.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Familiarity with financial and accounting matters, including budgeting, cost control, financial data, project justification, and the ACE Process.
Understanding of logistics, including raw-material and finished-goods shipments and customer service.
Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong knowledge and experience with an ERP system, preferably SAP.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and effective presentations.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to delegate effectively to subordinates and others in supporting roles.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle stress and make decisions in challenging circumstances.

Responsibilities

Develop a manufacturing team that provides exceptional customer service by delivering required product quantities at the lowest possible cost and highest quality while maintaining a safe work environment.
Oversee employee development and training, plant scheduling, interviewing, hiring and firing, customer contact, root cause analysis, financial tracking, safety implementation, supplier evaluation, and process improvement.
Implement Lean Manufacturing practices, including 5S housekeeping, inventory-turn improvements, throughput-time reduction, and advanced manufacturing techniques; champion Carlisle Operating System implementation at the facility.
Control inventory by releasing raw materials, supplies, and finished goods, and implementing inventory audits to maintain accuracy.
Create a positive, confident work environment and direct supervisory and production employees toward high performance while treating them with respect and dignity.
Work with purchasing, environmental, health and safety, engineering, human resources, and corporate staff, serving as the local plant expert on these topics.
Use COS tools and training to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Interact with internal and external customers, vendors, and agencies as needed.