Plant Manager
About The Position
The Plant Manager oversees the activities of a production plant, milling operations, and site facilities. The role is part of the Operations department and reports to the COO. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the role requires flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends, as well as respond outside normal business hours. The Plant Manager is responsible for safe, scheduled production; production quality and performance; budgeting; operational records; compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations; plant and equipment readiness; and team training and development. The role also supports staff in addressing technical and staffing issues and provides performance updates to senior managers as requested.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Degree in Engineering or Science.
- Experience with change management.
- Previous use of a planned maintenance system.
- Experience with PLCs and automation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite.
- Ability to respond outside normal business hours.
- Ability to work flexible shifts as needed, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Completion of pre-employment screening, including drug screening and a background check.
Responsibilities
- Ensure production levels are maintained safely and according to schedule.
- Monitor all areas of production to ensure work is carried out to high standards.
- Assist on-site staff with technical and staffing issues.
- Adjust production in accordance with material requirements.
- Manage the production process by setting and monitoring performance targets.
- Manage and regulate the budget.
- Provide performance information and updates to senior managers as requested.
- Maintain current records, including inventory, inspection systems, checklists, and financials.
- Keep abreast of government health, safety, and environmental regulations and ensure they are implemented throughout the operation.
- Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance.
- Assess equipment, order materials as needed, and coordinate internal and external maintenance to ensure plant and equipment readiness.
- Ensure vehicles on site are maintained to a good standard.
- Provide training and development opportunities and work with the team to create development plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
