Plant Manager LTZ Operations

Woodstream•Lititz, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is accountable for production plan execution, warehousing, EHS and product quality for the Lititz operation. Continuous improvement of these core responsibilities is critical to remain competitive across the balanced scorecard and development of the people who lead them. These improvements include production plan optimization, quality assurance, safety, and productivity initiatives in the operation and warehouse. The plant manager is a key stakeholder and partners with Maintenance and Engineering functions to optimize machine uptime & preventative maintenance schedules and execution. They proactively support company goals, policies, and Mission, Vision, Values for the manufacturing site and developing the people in the organization. The role is also responsible for identifying local/industry best practices and sharing with the network, influencing adoption. Core competencies are achieved by establishing standard work practices and grow continuous improvement capabilities that engage the salaried and hourly union employees in Lititz.

Requirements

BS in Engineering/Business or equivalent experience; employee engagement experience
10+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
Lead with a servant leadership model.
Ability to set priorities, follow up, deliver commitments, and get results while engaging the workforce.
Ability to set priorities and get results with team
Self-starter; determination
Strong analytical and communication skills
Strong problem solving/decision making aptitude
Ability to work with deadlines
Ability to learn quickly and apply learnings to other areas with a vision for the future.
Proficiency in the use of PCs and applications
Ability to learn quickly and apply learnings
Team building skills and ability to work in empowered environment
5+ yrs. Lean Continuous Improvement experience/environment
Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy strategies to achieve execution of the monthly production plan on time and within budget.
Coordinate and direct activities of functional managers and individual contributors align the team and meet site balanced scorecard objectives.
Implement and improve strategies to adequately staff, cross-train, and deliver production plans, profitability, and leadership development
Lead best practice implementation in safety, quality, throughput, and lean methodologies, retaining strong functional leaders in these areas.
Solve problems within cost of failures in a tiered process for continuous improvement of key operations and functions.
Support quality and ensure PPE, hygiene and quality standards are implemented and followed.
Promotes and encourages a safe, positive, productive work environment.
Properly complete necessary paperwork and records as required for site compliance.
Organize and prioritize responsibilities to ensure efficient operations of the plant.
Anticipates and determines causes of delays in shift operations and takes appropriate action to meet production schedules.
Development of people by coaching, exposing themselves to new technologies, training, etc.
Effectively maintains a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization's and that emphasizes guiding principles and values of the organization.
Administer company policies and procedures such as hiring, discharge, performance appraisals, wage changes, etc.
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality or safety.
Coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees.
Meet regularly with direct reports and Sr. Leaders in the organization to improve links to the factory performance and consistency of standard work processes.
Maintain positive relationships with union organization, maximizing relationships for company benefit
Performs other duties as assigned.
Own and Drive plant level performance, Coordinate Lean management standards deployment across Woodstream sites – Safety, Quality, OEE, Master Schedule Performance
Deliver Site level fixed and variable Cost plan - Site level budget based on volume & mix, Protrack delivery, Protrack pipeline development
Facilitate inventory reduction by partnering with cross functional teams – Inventory accuracy, cycle and change over time reduction
Develop site Team capabilities and effectiveness through process and tool improvement - Lean Management Deployment, Roles & responsibility and KPI's rollout for site team, Facilitate best practice rollout with Engineering and Maintenance. Lead best practice rollout in operation for site, and applicable regulatory compliance
Grow ability to collaborate with cross functional teams to drive visibility, cost & service – Manage with feedback and input from executive team