Plant Manager

The Vomela Companies•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

At Fusion Imaging (The Vomela Companies) our greatest asset is our people. As a full-service visual communications company, we are looking for creative and intellectual thinkers that work with our customers to create compelling brand solutions and foster meaningful connections. And while you're focused on creating big things for global and local brands, we will help you build a career you can be passionate about. Apply now to find your place at Fusion Imaging! The Plant Manager is responsible for general supervision of all phases of plant operations at the Fusion Imaging Orlando location, including production, quality control, maintenance, receiving, and shipping. Responsibilities also include recruiting, hiring and training personnel, facility physical plant up-keep, and capital improvements. In addition, the Plant Manager will be responsible for annual budget planning and execution.

Requirements

7+ year’s progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at a manufacturing facility.
Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
Strong computer skills, including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data and trends.
Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as Lean Manufacturing.
Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.
Demonstrated strong leadership, team building and advanced coaching skills.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance and engineering.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs.
A strong ability to be adaptable and flexible.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Highly motivated, results oriented, driven.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility.
Review established production schedules for all manufacturing departments to ensure established inventory levels are met while operating at the highest efficiency possible.
Coordinate the hiring and training of all manufacturing personnel.
Monitor operation expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
Maintain Inventory levels and control flow of product.
Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping program, including all timely communication initiatives.
Develop and execute the plant manufacturing budgets.
Analyze workforce requirements.
Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all operations employees.
Encourage and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment.
Remove production constraints; allocate human and equipment resources and direct production employees to attain all established goals.
Remove waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiency and enhance productivity.
Communicate with research and development as well as product management personnel to develop new product strategies.
Create purchase orders in coordination with the Purchasing department.
Maintain security system and access codes.
Other duties as assigned.