Plant Manager - Utica, NY
About The Position
The Plant Manager is responsible for translating and implementing operating strategies to ensure that plant operations meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives. The role leads the plant management team and oversees compliance, production, quality systems, customer delivery performance, financial planning, and preventive maintenance. The Plant Manager also partners with corporate management on staffing, plant improvements, facility design and layout, and capital purchases. The position is located at 111 Business Park Drive, Utica, NY, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Six years of related work experience in manufacturing management; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in leadership and management roles.
- Project management experience.
- Experience with conflict management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage change.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of business financial statements.
- Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Provide own transportation for local or day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build, lead, and manage a plant management team.
- Ensure the facility and personnel comply with applicable state, federal, and local regulations.
- Lead or support new process planning, design, build, start-up, and operation.
- Implement and manage change within the facility.
- Partner with corporate management and provide input on 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 within the position’s authority.
- Promote LEAN manufacturing principles.
- Conduct management reviews of quality systems, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement actions.
- Establish customer-order lead times and on-time delivery performance goals.
- Participate in problem-solving activities with customers, suppliers, and partners.
- Advance performance across 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.
- Stop or shut down manufacturing processes or facility machinery that could threaten employee safety, create an environmental or regulatory hazard, or jeopardize product quality.
- Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
