Plant Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL

Indium Corporation•Elk Grove Village, IL

13d•$100,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Plant Manager is responsible for translating and implementing operating strategies to ensure that all plant operations meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering preferred; 6 years related work experience in manufacturing management required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Good oral and written communication skills
Experience in leadership and management roles
Project management experience
Experience with conflict management
Demonstrated ability to manage change
Strong interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of business financial statements
Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

Responsibilities

Build, lead and manage a plant management team
Ensure that the facility and personnel are operating in compliance with all applicable state, federal and local regulations
Lead/support new process planning, design, build, start-up and operation
Implement and manage change within the facility
Serve as a strategic partner with corporate management and provide input on long- and short[1]term staffing levels, plant improvements, design and layout, and capital purchases
Conduct financial planning and budgeting activities as required or requested
Create purchase requisitions and approve purchase orders up to level of authority
Promote LEAN manufacturing principles • Conduct management review of quality systems, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement actions
Establish lead times for customer orders and on-time delivery performance goals
Actively participate in problem-solving activities with customers, suppliers and partners
Advance superior performance across all production-related key performance indicators
Implement and maintain preventive maintenance programs
Perform the job functions of Senior Virtual Factory Manager and/or Virtual Factory Manager as needed
Exercise the authority to stop (shutdown) any manufacturing process/facility machinery that has the potential to threaten employee safety, create an environmental/regulatory hazard or jeopardize product quality
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned