Plant Manager

Canam•Claremont, NH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for effectively planning, directing, and coordinating all facility operations. Through delegation of responsibility and assignment of duties to managers and supervisors, the Plant Manager achieves efficient and economical operation of the plant, conforming to the established goals of quality, quantity, safety, cost, and delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience or Assistant Plant Manager
Two years of plant management experience, or four years of production manager experience in a steel bridge fabrication plant
Proficient in Google Suite, Strumis and other relevant applications
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Proven track record in employee development and assessment
Experienced in managing and evaluating employees
Understanding of estimating hours worked to complete tasks at the shop level

Responsibilities

Control quality, cost, warehousing, receiving, shipping, and manufacturing throughout the plant.
Perform administrative and employee relations activities necessary for effective management, including interviewing, selection, development, pay and benefits administration, budget administration, employee safety, counseling, motivation, training, organization goals, planning, organizing, communication meetings, integrating and measuring work performed.
Analyze operating reports and records, and recommend or take corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Stay abreast of developments and trends in manufacturing, recommend changes in policies and procedures.
Develop performance standards and production layouts for product flow, maintain surveillance and control over plant operations through reports, staff meetings, observations, and personal contact.
Assure coordination of plant functions, responsibilities, budgetary performance, manpower utilization, skills, equipment, facilities, production control, and inventory control systems.
Drive efficiencies and contribute to management teams for organized change, problem recognition/resolution, cost reductions, work simplifications, method improvements, and work aids.
Motivate employees, encourage optimum productivity, develop, train, assist, and advise supervisors, and administer company policies and procedures.
Encourage employee communication and endorse an open-door policy.
Plan and determine manpower requirements based on corporate goals and objectives, recommend procedural improvements and projects for new product production.
Act as a liaison between the Director of Operations and workforce concerning problems, and keep staff informed on new policy, procedures, corporate philosophy, and decisions.
Maintain building, grounds, and equipment to provide and sustain a safe, healthy, and quality working environment for maximum efficiency, productivity, and return on investment.
Authorize payments of local expenses for the plant to a predetermined maximum, and provide documentation and cost justification for projects requiring outside services, materials, or corporate approval.