Plant Manager - Ramsey, MN

Molin Concrete Products External•Ramsey, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager provides overall leadership and direction for plant and yard operations, driving a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for the overall performance and profitability of the plant, setting clear goals and expectations while empowering the team to achieve them. The Plant Manager leads by example, ensures company policies and procedures are followed, and continuously looks for opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and results.

Requirements

High school degree required
5-7 years experience in a leadership capacity within a production facility
Conflict and change management skills
Performance management- coach and develop others
Business planning
Strong customer service skills
Excellent written and oral communication
Understanding of concrete products and services as well as their application
Total rewards leadership
Ability to execute to attain desired outcomes
Lean Management principles
Ability to train, coach and develop self and others
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, Word), and Eli-Plan
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to problem solve
Capacity to read blueprints
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

prefer 4-year degree or equivalent experience
precast industry experience preferred
Lean Practitioner Certification or real world experience implementing Lean principles

Responsibilities

Responsible for driving the spirit of continuous improvement into their operations.
Responsible for selection of team players and performance outcomes
Accountable for Plant Supervisor and Leads for their growth and development
Keeps team informed of company goals/objectives and policies/procedures
Provides ongoing feedback on attainment of predetermined objectives with regard to individual, departmental and companywide performance
Secures accurate job descriptions for plant employees; set standards and goals for direct reports
Acts as liaison between other Department Managers of Molin and Plant Operations to maximize customer satisfaction
Uses JSA’s to provide awareness of all the hazards in the plant and systems to manage the risks
Assures safe operations are maintained within all Departments by holding each lead/supervisor accountable for safe behaviors and proper use of PPE at all times
Ensures that employees receive initial and annual training on PPE use
Assists Safety Director in maintaining documentation that each team member has received new hire, PPE, annual AWAIR/ERTK, and all other OSHA mandated training and retraining as needed.
Participates in setting direction for Safety by serving on the Company’s Safety Management Committee.
Holds team accountable for timely reporting of Near Miss and Accidents; participates in accident investigations
Identifies, develops, implements, and sustains Lean Manufacturing practices within the yard and plant operations
Organizes work tasks for efficient execution, ensuring quality products are produced in proper quantities in time to meet commitments to customers
Works with other internal customers to identify process improvements on a continuous basis
Participates and leads projects for continuous improvement (e.g. kaizen)
Develops annual budgets for financial performance
Develops business plans for all capital expenditures included in budgets.
Responsible for timely actions/reactions to ensure budget guidelines are met or exceeded.
Manage waste removal and recycling efforts.