Plant Manager - 1st shift

Steele Solutions•South Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the VP of Manufacturing, the Plant Manager is accountable for ensuring all operational metrics are achieved in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and efficiencies for assigned plant, providing superior customer service to all internal and external customers. Leads and develops the shop leadership team.

Requirements

Proven success in leadership including the development of high-performing teams that exemplify a culture of excellence
A proven track record of leading and driving successful work flow process improvements, managing multiple tasks and adjusting priorities in a fast pace environment.
Demonstrated high emotional intelligence and understanding of employee engagement, group dynamics and change management best practices
Associates degree in Manufacturing related field
5-10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting
Microsoft Office / Computer skills
Proven successful track record of people development, excellent partnering and team building skills
Critical thinker and change leader; ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage numerous projects
Outstanding innovative skills with the willingness to collaborate across organizational boundaries
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other employees of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

Manages all the shop’s day to day operations
Coaches and motivate employees to the highest production levels that will exceed customer expectations
Assesses all staff members, schedules, and makes sure all follow SSi’s core values
Completes 30/90/180 employee annual reviews
Collaborates with HR team in determining new hires
Handles employee call-ins and documenting appropriately
Assists maintenance team on all equipment at shop: Paint line, drilling, plasma machines, forklifts
Evaluates processes and methods, recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, utilization of people, and quality of product.
Takes ownership of production schedules.
Ensure customer’s needs are being met.
Participates in planning meetings, recommends space, personnel, and equipment requirements.
Develops, recommends, and implement departmental policies and procedures, processes, and methods.
Collaborates with Project Managers, Engineering and Procurement and provide timely and accurate information and feedback.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects/initiatives with budget limits and time constraints.
Completes all required paperwork (quality charts, production charts, logbook, etc.)
Acts as an owner and steward of company’s product quality by ensuring that systems are in place to protect the company brand and enhance customer and consumer satisfaction.
Provides, promote and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for members, which is compliant with all OSHA and other regulatory standards.
Oversees compliance with applicable governmental regulations.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training employees; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.