Plant Manager
About The Position
Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a dedicated Plant Manager to ensure the facility produces high-quality products efficiently within budget. This role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing tools, proactive problem resolution, and managing the facility's profit and loss. The Plant Manager will oversee strategic planning, including cost reduction and capital planning, and manage all operational aspects such as safety, quality, production, shipping, and maintenance. A key focus will be on maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient operation in compliance with all regulations, fostering a positive safety culture, and improving the accident record. The position also includes talent management, staff development, performance reviews, and conducting various meetings to ensure effective communication and operational measurement. Customer and supplier interactions, as well as community relationship building, are also integral parts of this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people
- Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
- Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Experience with plastic injection molding environment and metal processing/metal forming strongly preferred
- Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with process development and business process design.
- Experience managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards
- Experience implementing and/or managing to an Operating System (example: the Toyota Production Systems)
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
Responsibilities
- Ensures that the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs.
- Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules properly supporting the business.
- Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility.
- Acts in a proactive fashion in regard to problem resolution.
- Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance and reviews KPIs regularly (Daily, Weekly and Monthly).
- Leads the overall strategic planning efforts for the location which include cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resources as well as in other areas.
- Manages the overall safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance and other administrative functions for the facility.
- Leads the effort in maintaining a safe, clean and efficient operation working within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.
- Strives to improve the plant’s safety accident record year over year in creating a positive safety culture for all employees.
- Conducts safety walks of the facility on a weekly basis.
- Conducts talent reviews. Trains, develops and motivates staff in an effort to optimize the workforce. Delivers performance reviews and any feedback to the team as needed.
- Conducts weekly staff meetings which focus on key operative measurements.
- Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.
- Interfaces with customers and suppliers. Visits both as necessary.
- Works as necessary to establish positive community relationships.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- opportunities for growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
