Plant Manager
About The Position
The Plant Manager supervises production of donated and new goods, ensuring personnel are trained throughout the production process and maintaining production standards and quotas so agency stores receive saleable merchandise. The role maintains production and inventory records and oversees the quality, safety, and proper processing of materials and goods. The manager works under the general supervision of the President and CEO and may make minor decisions within established policies and procedures; major decisions are referred to the President and CEO. The role works closely with the Director of Mission Services and Program Specialist to integrate referrals into the workforce, and with the Warehouse Manager to ensure product flows efficiently to retail stores and inventory is available for processing. The position requires standing for long periods; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching, pushing, and pulling; and regularly stooping, bending, squatting, turning, and twisting. It also requires lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Sitting, kneeling, and climbing are occasional requirements.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Prior management and supervisory experience.
- Good work habits and the ability to respond appropriately to supervision.
- Adequate physical endurance to work at industrial standards.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
- Clean criminal history, child abuse, and fingerprint clearances.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Train production associates to properly classify donated materials and new goods.
- Evaluate worker performance and recommend changes when necessary.
- Spot-check racks and totes distributed to stores to monitor the quality of processed clothing, wares, shoes, purses, books, and other goods.
- Monitor processed clothing for damage caused by improper tagging.
- Monitor processed clothing and housewares for Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls.
- Monitor Falls Creek processing for safety issues and conduct monthly Falls Creek Kaizen audits.
- Promptly report safety and recall issues to the responsible individual and retrain workers on quality standards, safety policies, and CPSC guidelines.
- Sort incoming materials into predetermined categories and direct them to storage or the appropriate activity or processing area.
- Follow style trends to determine article classifications.
- Prepare and maintain records as directed, noting unusual or valuable items received.
- Assist in establishing performance standards for associates and develop and train workers to meet those standards.
- Ensure machines and equipment are used properly.
- Oversee safety and accident functions and ensure housekeeping and groundskeeping are attended to.
- Order supplies directly related to production.
- Keep the President and CEO informed about the supply of unprocessed material.
- Assist with production and transportation.
- Meet or exceed cost and performance standards, maintain the manner and quality of material processing, safeguard valuable or unusual items, and ensure records are adequate and accurate.
- Perform assigned tasks with quality, quantity, and timeliness; meet deadlines; respond to special requests and management needs; and maintain expected standards of conduct and integrity.
Benefits
- Agency-paid life insurance after 90 days.
- Vision insurance after 90 days.
- Vacation after 90 days.
- Sick leave after 90 days.
- Holidays after 90 days.
- Eligibility to participate in group health and dental programs with a biweekly co-pay after 90 days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
