Plant Manager

Seaman Corporation • Bristol, TN

3d

About The Position

At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success. Become a part of our growing team! WHO WE ARE At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe. Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business. Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish. WHAT WE OFFER Company performance bonus in addition to base salary Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role) Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner Seaman Corporation is seeking a Plant Manager to join our Operations team! This position will report to the Director of Manufacturing. POSITION SUMMARY The Plant Manager directs and manages all aspects of the Bristol, TN Operations, which include mixing, coating, inspection, quality, fabrication, maintenance, and textile plants. Responsibilities also include recruiting, hiring and training personnel, and associate relations in a non-union environment and will maintain focus on safety, productivity, and Lean Sigma continuous improvement to meet operational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/business field with 10-15 years manufacturing experience and a minimum 5 years in a plant leadership role.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Be a strong advocate for safety and support the SafetyWay program, leading by example to influence safe work behaviors and ensure safety procedures, training and policies are followed.
• Coordinate daily plant activities within the Bristol plants, reviewing plan with supervisors and department managers to ensure the production and schedule objectives are accomplished timely and cost effective manner. Has the authority to reprioritize when needed to balance between plant locations.
• Manage raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory to meet company stocking requirements and inventory turn goals.
• Work closely with Innovation and Technology and R&D departments on activities in the Bristol plants as they refine, redesign and create new products for the marketplace.
• Work closely with Quality Control, Environmental Health & Safety, and Technical departments to review product consistency while monitoring scrap rates to determine trends and areas of improvement.
• Confers with Corporate and Senior Management to ensure manufacturing objectives and customer requirements are being met.
• Good communication with Sales and Customer Service to review customer issues and complaints. Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Guide and support maintenance and engineering for process and facility improvement projects and managing capital expenditures.
• Monitor overall plant performance for safety, production, quality and customer service standards.
• Monitor operational expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
• Provide direction, development and leadership to production supervisors and the Bristol management team.
• Analyze workforce requirements and coordinate the hiring and training of all manufacturing personnel.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and sustainment using LeanSigma methodologies and 5S organizational tools throughout all departments.

Benefits

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role)
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees