Plant Manager

Ethos•Lakeside, IA

13d•$125,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management, direction, coordination, and control of all shop floor operations. The role ensures divisional production objectives are achieved at the lowest cost while maintaining high product-quality standards and meeting customer shipping schedules. The Plant Manager directs manufacturing and assembly, coordinates production schedules with sales requirements and plant capacity, and oversees the effective use of personnel, machinery, equipment, raw materials, and facilities. The position manages production quality, cost, inventory, shipping, receiving, maintenance, plant security, and personnel policies and labor relations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Industrial Management.
10 or more years of manufacturing experience, including at least 4 years in a higher-level supervisory capacity.
Broad, in-depth knowledge of manufacturing methods, production planning, employee and labor relations, standard cost, and financial controls.
Demonstrable skill in assessing, utilizing, and developing personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively, motivate, and lead at all levels.

Responsibilities

Direct the manufacture and assembly of products at optimal cost while meeting prescribed quality, accuracy, and performance standards.
Manage operations to meet scheduled delivery dates while minimizing work-in-process inventory and time, and ensure effective utilization of people, machinery, equipment, raw materials, and facilities.
Control quality, production costs, inventory, shipping, and receiving through appropriate subordinates.
Determine plant policies consistent with corporate and divisional policies, and direct and supervise their application to plant manufacturing operations.
Coordinate manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity.
Ensure the availability and receipt of raw materials and supplies needed for optimum manufacturing efficiency.
Consult with subordinates and other plant personnel about methods and production standards.
Review and approve recommendations concerning machinery, equipment, and buildings, including purchases of new capital equipment.
Oversee maintenance of buildings, machinery, and equipment, as well as plant security and protection.
Participate in personnel policies and labor relations, including union negotiations where applicable; in union-free plants, support and maintain that status through appropriate policies and practices.
Develop, review, and approve subordinate recommendations regarding performance, hiring, promotions, demotions, terminations, and rate changes.