Plant Manager, Brownwood

Kohler Co. • Brownwood, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for directing the plant’s operation in accordance with established policies, procedures and objectives; for planning, organizing, directing and monitoring the performance of the Plastics Operation including all production, maintenance, service and administrative groups; for achieving effective and efficient utilization of all the plant’s personnel and physical facilities; for coordinating and efficiently utilizing Group and Corporate staff services; for staffing the plant with qualified personnel; for effectively communicating established objectives, policies and procedures; for initiating, as needed, recommendations for modifying established policies, procedures and objectives; and for keeping superiors informed of regular reports reflecting such things as production results, availability of labor, changes in operation requirements, changes in local legislation or other community activity.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a minimum of seven years of manufacturing management experience is preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in lean manufacturing, structured problem solving, quality systems, inventory management, capital, material asset management preferred.
• Financial understanding including P&L knowledge strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend short and long range plant goals in support of Division, Group, and Corporate objectives and policies.
• Direct and maintain the manufacturing methods, standards, techniques, and plans so as to assure the production at the lowest cost consistent with established specifications as to quality, quantity, and delivery schedules (All while maintaining the absolute safest work environment possible).
• Achieve the plant’s yearly improvement objectives for safety, quality, delivery, cost and associate satisfaction.
• Direct and coordinate the development of production schedules, economic inventory levels and control procedures to meet sales forecasts.
• Direct and coordinate with the development of improved processes, materials and design to provide for new and/or improved products at reduced costs.
• Direct and coordinate the development and establishment of local purchasing policies and procedures that are consistent with approved Company policies; the preparation of annual budget recommendations -- administrative, capital and production.
• Direct and coordinate the preparation of annual budget recommendations -- administrative, capital and production expense.
• Administer the coordination of approved plans for Division growth and development, informing the Sr. Director-Plastic Fixture Operations and others concerned, on progress being made in comparison with established objectives, budgets, and schedules for various programs and projects.

Benefits

• We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits.
• This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
• The salary range for this position is $141,800 - $222,900.
• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.
• In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
• We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees