Plant Manager

thyssenkrupp Materials•Wallingford, CT

About The Position

The Plant Manager provides leadership and direction to ensure continual, efficient, and consistent operations that meet or exceed customer expectations in a safe and orderly manner. The role develops and implements plans aligned with the Corporate Business Plan to improve reliability, product and service quality, and operational efficiency. The position works directly on the warehouse floor, on or around heavy machinery, and has been identified as safety-sensitive. Candidates considered for employment must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing, which may include marijuana testing as allowed by applicable law. The listed annual compensation is up to $119,000–$147,000.

Requirements

At least two years of direct warehouse supervision or team-leadership experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
Understanding of basic Lean Manufacturing principles.
Safety mindset.
Leadership ability and the ability to build an effective team and contribute as an effective team member.
Successful completion of required pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, particularly in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Behavioral Science.
MBA, master’s degree, or Ph.D.
Exposure to labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, Lean practices, and sales functions.

Responsibilities

Supervise branch production using the RMAS Warehouse Management System and available production-planning tools.
Develop plans and procedures to ensure the safety of warehouse employees and visitors; clarify and correct improper warehouse procedures.
Ensure operations and equipment comply with corporate guidelines and OSHA standards.
Verify inventory and make adjustments when necessary.
Hire, train, and motivate warehouse employees; schedule and provide training to support employee growth and compliance, build bench strength, and increase retention.
Maintain equipment to maximize availability and minimize downtime.
Evaluate and recommend equipment purchases to improve quality, capabilities, and productivity.
Communicate and monitor progress toward company directives for safety, returns and allowances, and on-time shipment and delivery.
Oversee building maintenance and security.
Monitor warehouse quality and process improvement using SAP reports.
Ensure preventive and corrective action methods are followed to eliminate or correct procedures and practices that do not meet customer requirements.
Apply progressive disciplinary action to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Provide timely, orderly support to the sales department and its customers.
Assist with customer problems, including on-site visits when necessary.
Facilitate Lean practices in the plant.
Purchase or direct the purchase of necessary warehouse supplies to meet written work instructions and customer requirements.
Attend regional and corporate meetings when required.
Conduct employee reviews as required.
Assist in contract negotiations where applicable.