PLANT MANAGER

FRATCO INC•Mount Pleasant, IA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

At Fratco Inc, we believe that every team member is essential to our success. As you step into your new role as Plant Manager, we want you to know that you are joining a dynamic and supportive team that is excited to work alongside you. We value your skills, experience, and the unique perspectives you bring, and we are committed to providing you with an environment where you can thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related fields or 5-year plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of company operating systems, budget and financial statements
Must have a working knowledge of plastic products relating to the manufacture of Fratco products
Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement program and procedures required
Verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with employees and customers
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combi- nation of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Up to 25% travel

Responsibilities

Direct and manage Plant operations for production, maintenance, quality and shipping & receiving
Coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Must have thorough understanding of all subordinate positions
Evaluate performance of subordinates in assigned positions
Make purchases for parts and supplies without approval. May issue purchase orders for capital acquisitions only with the approval of the Director of Operations
Organize the workflow of the production plant, keeping in mind the skills of each employee as tasks are assigned
Develop and write the position or job description of each and every subordinate position and ensuring that the position is filled by qualified people and well understood by them
Ensure that production is completed in a timely manner in order to meet inventory needs
Work in cooperation with the Director of Operations in the maintenance of profit and the control of expenses
Assist in the preparation of forecasts and budgets, with input from management, to assure that the organization is meeting the predetermined levels of profit and standard cost levels for production
Post all information and data gathered for the proper control purposes of productivity, production, and pay
Maintain and provide security for all company property such as personnel, building, grounds, equipment, and product
Dispatch personnel and equipment in emergency and non-emergencies using established company protocols
Safeguard the confidentiality of FRATCO, especially products, operations, financial, customers, and personal information.
Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses
Maintain a positive cooperative working relationship with customers, community and those persons superior or subordinate to this position, as well as peers
Direct responsibility for production of products that meet all company specifications
Making sure that careful setups are made on the machines, the tooling is handled and cared for properly and setup records are maintained
Enforcement of safety rules, training of personnel in safety. Periodic review of the rules and modification as needed to comply with OSHA and other government safety & health regulations
Working closely with the Quality Control Manager, Plant Maintenance Supervisor and Production Shift Supervisors to start jobs on schedule, properly set them up and produce high quality product in time to meet inventory stock statuses
Promote team effort in helping each other. This will increase the performance levels of all in supplying a high standard of satisfactory service to the customer
Assure that the common team goals are met or exceeded
Always promotes safety first and assists in maintaining housekeeping requirements on the premises
Ensure that company rules are fairly and consistently applied across all shifts
Enforce the requirements that all employees be properly trained, and that cross-training is used to protect production output
See that all machines and equipment are kept very clean, properly adjusted and well maintained
Oversee housekeeping for the whole facility. This does not diminish the responsibility of other supervisors to keep their areas of responsibilities clean
Provide written reports to the Director or Operations as required
Train the Plant Maintenance Supervisor so they can act as a back-up for the Plant Manager when needed
Work closely with the Plant Maintenance Supervisor and the Plant Assistant to assure that raw material supply is maintained and that production scheduling is in adherence to the company standards
Maximize machine utilization, consistent with producing quality products
Keep employees well informed about operations at Fratco; maintain open communications and high moral
Resolve operational and human relation problems, trying to minimize the problems that must go to the Director of Operations, but keeping him/her informed of what is happening
Work with the Director of Operations to develop a budget for your area each year, then maintain spending within the budget unless specially authorized by the Director of Operations to exceed the budget on an item
Recommend equipment and tooling needs, justifying the needs by showing improved profitability, safety, production output, etc.
Approve all shift overtime. Minimize work by reviewing the production schedules for accuracy
Evaluate all directly reporting employees on a regular basis