Plant Manager

Pick Your Part • Memphis, TN

14d

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for general supervision of all phases of plant operations, including production, quality control, customer service, maintenance, receiving, and shipping, to ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently, and properly. The role oversees facility departments and manages subordinate staff in their day-to-day work. It also supports customer retention and loyalty through customer relationships and service improvements, manages performance against business and operational goals, and identifies and implements continuous improvements. The Plant Manager is expected to participate in the local community and develop leadership at the lead-person and foreman levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience related to production, operations, and/or distribution.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics software, and related tools; ability to create and maintain Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations supporting business objectives.
• Ability to communicate complex information across departments and interact with management.
• Ability to present, resolve, and address delicate situations; motivate and persuade others.
• Ability to analyze or interpret varied and complex problems and solve them using knowledge, skills, and general precedents and practices.
• Ability to set goals and priorities for functional areas, contribute to business and operational decisions, and make decisions or resolve problems for others.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.
• Ability to perform the listed physical demands, work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles in awkward positions, and wear personal protective equipment as needed.
• Ability to work around hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment, as well as extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Periodic travel may be required, including overnight stays, depending on position requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior management experience in salvage yards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility departments related to production, administration, distribution, and safety.
• Build relationships with existing customers, provide service, and promote customer retention and loyalty.
• Engage with customers to understand service needs and implement appropriate changes.
• Manage key performance indicators related to sales growth, collections, productivity, inventory control, and profit margins.
• Establish budget projections and operate within the designated budget.
• Oversee product quality control and implement efficient changes as needed.
• Manage human-resources matters across departments, including hiring, terminating, and reassigning personnel.
• Identify deficiencies and implement plans for continuous improvement.
• Participate in and reach out to the local community.
• Develop leadership at the lead-person and foreman levels.
• Plan, assign, schedule, and review others’ work and ensure quality standards.
• Train and develop staff, review performance, and administer corrective action.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED