Down Inc. Plant Manager

Eurasia Feather Inc.•Walker, MI

About The Position

The Plant Manager is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of production and distribution for Down Inc. The role ensures that quality assurance requirements and standards are consistently met across production activities, and that operational areas are appropriately staffed, trained, developed, and coordinated. The Plant Manager plans operations to meet budget and operational objectives, works with the VP of Operations to outline capital expenditures for the upcoming year, and promotes positive employee relations to support staffing consistency, reduce turnover, and encourage production and distribution of quality products. The role continuously monitors operational processes and directs improvements as needed. It measures the effectiveness of internal and external operations processes and provides timely, accurate, and complete reports on the company’s operating condition. The Plant Manager also completes yearly employee reviews, providing positive reinforcement and suggesting improvements as appropriate, and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in production management, team building, product quality systems, and distribution or logistics operations.
Ability to plan and organize production for a multi-shift organization.
Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences.
Knowledge of warehousing, distribution and logistics procedures, third-party warehousing, FIFO, and inventory management metrics.
Ability to lead a team and delegate responsibility to production leadership.
Polished interpersonal skills.
Above-average problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of current safety laws and regulations.
Above-average multitasking and time-management skills.
Ability to collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste.
Ability to analyze data and create reports for executive team members regarding manufacturing processes.
Experience establishing production goals, safety standards, and production processes that maximize production activities.
Knowledge of diagnosing equipment issues and making minor repairs or ordering new equipment or parts.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to understand instructions, accurately document information, and communicate questions or concerns to appropriate laboratory personnel.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to work with various ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Profit and loss (P/L) experience.
Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing certification.
Bilingual Spanish and English.
UKG experience.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of production and distribution for Down Inc.
Ensure quality assurance requirements and standards are consistently met across production activities.
Ensure operational areas are properly staffed, trained, developed, and coordinated.
Plan operational activities to meet budget and operational objectives.
Work with the VP of Operations to outline capital expenditures needed for the upcoming year.
Promote favorable employee relations to support consistent staffing, reduce turnover, and encourage production and distribution of quality products.
Monitor operational processes continuously and direct improvements as needed.
Measure the effectiveness of internal and external operational processes.
Provide timely, accurate, and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.
Complete yearly employee reviews, providing positive reinforcement and suggesting improvements as needed.
Oversee work schedules to ensure proper shift coverage.
Perform related duties as required.