Plant Manager

KPS Global•Piney Flats, TN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

KPS Global® is the largest provider of insulated panel systems for custom walk-ins to the convenience store, supermarket and warehouse club markets. We also manufacture custom enclosures for controlled environments for the scientific and industrial markets. Setting the industry standard for more than 75 years, with knowledgeable experts who work with customers to develop custom cold storage solutions for a wide range of industries including food retail, industrial and scientific markets. KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with five manufacturing locations in Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA, San Dimas, CA and Goodyear, AZ. KPS Global believes in people who drive positive change. We value outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to customers from coast to coast. As a member of the KPSG team, you will be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional growth and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation and hard work are rewarded. KPS Global is a privately held company, owned by the Viessmann Generations Group, with more than 850 employees.

Requirements

Clear understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing Methodologies.
Experienced with TPS (Toyota Production System)
Natural Change Agent, always looking for opportunities to improve process, product, and people.
Candidate must have ability to work independently, be a self-starter and self-managed.
A flexible and adaptable leader in highly fluid environment (comfortably handles rapid and repeated changes in priority and focus); can manage processes effectively and uses interpersonal savvy to relate to others.
Proven track record of strong operational leadership and demonstrated business acumen.
Building and maintaining a high performing team.
Must have a natural bias for action, guided by proactive thinking and planning.
Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
Skill in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating a wide variety of activities; developing implementing and communicating policies and procedures for organization; analyzing data, making sound recommendations, and adopting effective causes of action; working persuasively and tactfully with all levels of the organization.
Supervision of professional staff; communicating effectively both in oral and written form.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Quick study and utilization of the business ERP system.

Responsibilities

Own daily company operations to ensure a positive, safe, and productive working environment.
Coordinate with Master Scheduling in manpower planning and adherence to in keeping with the cyclical nature of the business.
Support budget development for recurring expense and capital needs and operate within.
Own defined Operational Performance metrics adherence to and control / corrective measures as needed.
Implement strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports KPS Global LLC’s strategic initiatives (examples: work transfer, business operating systems overhaul, new product introductions and supporting processes, etc.).
Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations to ensure the most effective use of resources (man and machine).
Improve manpower utilization within existing departments and processes to assure productivity initiatives and efficiency standards are realized (individual initiative as well as group initiatives across all plants).
Initiate plans and processes which minimize costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards are met.
Continually improve safety records by addressing safety issues (near misses and recordables), support and assure compliance with the established safety program.
Work closely with centralized EHS representative.
Prepare and submit operating reports that summarize operations (monthly) with comment on positive as well as shortfall situations with appropriate recovery dialogue.
Engage employees in a team atmosphere advancing employee involvement and process and quality ownership.
Promote as a culture open - dialogue, idea generation, and winning as a team.
Coordinate with other Plant Managers for asset utilization, sharing of best practices, capital expenditure reviews.
Interest and ability to understand the key aspects of the manufacturing process and product CTQ features.
Grasp process knowledge, allowing one to be conversant with operators, engineers, and others – as a routine, time in factory a must.
Ability to identify issues or non-conforming processes while in the factory and surface to area owners building creditability and confidence with the team.