Plant Manager
About The Position
It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. Job Title Plant Manager Responsible for day-to-day operational management and workforce execution of a manufacturing site, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are achieved. Direct and coordinate activities of site including production, quality control, safety, workforce planning and supervision, shipping/receiving, materials, and maintenance, to obtain optimum financial and quality goals. Execute site plans and initiatives defined by Sr Plant Manager/Sr Director. Primary focus on daily operational performance and workforce execution. Drive the efficiency and cost effective production of the company products. Responsible for the coordination of various manufacturing functions and processes. Execute and develop policies, programs, and objectives affecting the site production schedule, product quality, and cost of manufactured products. Institute quality programs to meet or exceed quality standards. Collaborate with internal functions to execute site operational plans. Execute cost, productivity, and efficiency initiatives defined at the site or regional level. Maintain a deep understanding of productivity and plant efficiency. Operate in alignment with the company corporate strategy by providing superior customer value, new solutions, and effectively & efficiently meeting their needs. Accountable for delivering site operational KPIs that support margin objectives. Review and analyze reports, records, & directives, and confer with managers/supervisors to obtain data required for planning activities, such as new commitments, status of work in progress, and problems encountered. Responsible for collaborating with Human Resources on the execution of the overall global talent strategy within the plant. Accountable along with EH&S for establishing strong processes and programs supporting a culture of safety and the safe operations of the plant. Champion continuous improvement efforts. Support and helps to implement new ideas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field. Plus 5 -10 years of related work experience.
- 5 - 10 years of progressive manufacturing/leadership experience, including the application of Lean, TOC, Six Sigma or other TQM process improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge and experience with quality and continuous improvement techniques, strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication, interpersonal effectiveness, and leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ceramics manufacturing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for day-to-day operational management and workforce execution of a manufacturing site, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are achieved.
- Direct and coordinate activities of site including production, quality control, safety, workforce planning and supervision, shipping/receiving, materials, and maintenance, to obtain optimum financial and quality goals.
- Execute site plans and initiatives defined by Sr Plant Manager/Sr Director.
- Drive the efficiency and cost effective production of the company products.
- Responsible for the coordination of various manufacturing functions and processes.
- Execute and develop policies, programs, and objectives affecting the site production schedule, product quality, and cost of manufactured products.
- Institute quality programs to meet or exceed quality standards.
- Collaborate with internal functions to execute site operational plans.
- Execute cost, productivity, and efficiency initiatives defined at the site or regional level.
- Maintain a deep understanding of productivity and plant efficiency.
- Operate in alignment with the company corporate strategy by providing superior customer value, new solutions, and effectively & efficiently meeting their needs.
- Accountable for delivering site operational KPIs that support margin objectives.
- Review and analyze reports, records, & directives, and confer with managers/supervisors to obtain data required for planning activities, such as new commitments, status of work in progress, and problems encountered.
- Responsible for collaborating with Human Resources on the execution of the overall global talent strategy within the plant.
- Accountable along with EH&S for establishing strong processes and programs supporting a culture of safety and the safe operations of the plant.
- Champion continuous improvement efforts.
- Support and helps to implement new ideas.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
- Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
- Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
- Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
- Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Mentorship Program
- Community & Volunteer Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
