Plant Manager

Uniform Color•Holland, MI

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Plant Manager is responsible for all production activities associated with manufacturing plastic color and additive concentrate safely, in the required quantity and quality, and within customer specifications in accordance with the Audia Values. The role supports a 24/7 operation and includes responsibility for safety, health, environmental compliance, quality, production performance, cost control, continuous improvement, and employee development. The Plant Manager is expected to role model the Audia Safety Way, coach and develop the team, and perform duties safely and in compliance with the Safety, Health & Environmental system and local regulations. The role drives Customer Reverence and continuous improvement, maintains a positive work environment, and uses key performance indicators to manage plant performance. The position reports to the Director of Manufacturing.

Requirements

5–10 years of operations leadership experience or equivalent experience with direct and indirect employee leadership.
Leadership competencies focused on employee development, motivation, and Audia Values.
Ability to support a 24/7 operation.
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in an operations environment.
Financial management knowledge.
Strong communication skills.
Strong sense of direction and visioning.
Strong decision-making skills.
Ability to travel internationally and domestically as needed.
Preferred education: BS in Engineering, operations or operational leadership, business, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma quality leadership experience.
BS in Engineering, operations or operational leadership, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Role model the Audia Safety Way and coach and develop the team to do the same.
Perform job duties safely and in compliance with the Safety, Health & Environmental system and local regulations.
Empower regular safety meetings and programming by removing barriers to improved team and facility performance; audit management systems to ensure they are performing well.
Perform job duties in compliance with defined management system requirements and drive a mindset of Customer Reverence and continuous improvement.
Serve as a backup for other manufacturing leaders as needed.
Maintain a positive work environment that encourages growth, performance, and development.
Ensure established policies and procedures are followed, and manage site payroll and vacations in coordination with Human Resources.
Evaluate daily production rates and machine downtime, investigate production problems, and drive improvement plans.
Visit customers as needed to understand their needs, help resolve complaints or problems, and strengthen relationships.
Determine or assist in determining requirements for plant projects and major purchases, and work with other Audia teams during implementation.
Coach and develop leaders within the production organization.
Reduce waste, including scrap, rejects, rework, waiting, transportation, inventory, and non-utilized resources.
Improve productivity to meet commercial needs and improve working conditions.
Use key performance indicator metrics to manage plant performance.
Establish manpower needs and optimal processes to maintain a stable manufacturing operation.
Control costs through continual improvement and by building quality and safety into operations.
Partner with functional leaders to drive best practices across the organization.
Work with the materials management and commercial teams to set priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.