Plant Manager

Humanetics•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Plant Manager will play a pivotal role in steering our manufacturing operations towards excellence. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our outsourced manufacturing processes, ensuring that products are produced efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical device manufacturing, and other regulated sectors, with specialized knowledge in fiber optics and laser engineering.

Requirements

Fiber optic assemblies or sub-assemblies and / or other low volume hi tech manufacturing
Experience leading teams and driving operational improvements
Ability to manage productions schedules, prioritize outcomes and work across functions.
Develops and applies new, innovative approaches to complex business situations
Ensures collaborative working environment and encourages innovation
Adheres to and holds other accountable to achieving outcomes and development plans
Cross-functional understanding of manufacturing and engineering, with experience using ERPs (eg CSI Syteline and others) to plan work, manage execution and drive KPIs.
Highly developed organizational, planning and management skills; including ability to set strategic and company specific goals.
Understanding of financial reports including P&L, balance sheet, budgetary guidelines, and project expenditures with emphasis on cost of goods sold and gross margins.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems.
Knowledge of the Fiber Optics Industry Essential.
Integrity, Curiosity, High Standards, Flexibility, Persistence, and achievement Orientation.
B.S in Engineering or 8-10+ years relevant experience in manufacturing.
Technical background (understanding of processes) required.

Nice To Haves

Specialized knowledge in fiber optics and laser engineering.
Strong background in medical device manufacturing, and other regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

Leads the site to deliver operational outcomes, and manufacturing excellence through process improvement (on-time, on-cost and on-quality).
Supports stakeholders – sales leaders, technicians, suppliers, and engineers with proactive communication and operational excellence.
Builds a culture of execution excellence and positions the site as a center of excellence for fiber processing.
Meets divisional and site goals in relation to safety, quality, environmental and people development.
Inputs into strategic planning for the site and wider business unit to create a plan for scalable growth.
Responsible for implementing and identifying continuous improvement throughout the business.
Carries out supervisory responsibility for all Manufacturing including: Routine Production & Speciality Products.
Work directly with Quality Control to set daily priorities based on workflow and delivery requirements.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Works with new and existing suppliers on performance, cost & leadtimes.