Plant Manager
About The Position
The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the manufacturing facility. The position directs plant operations, including production, quality, maintenance, safety, inventory control, and employee development, while ensuring achievement of company goals related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. The Plant Manager provides strategic and operational leadership to drive continuous improvement, maintain customer satisfaction, and support the organization’s long-term growth and profitability. Responsibilities also include managing budgets and costs, developing plant leaders and employees, supporting customer and supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and company requirements.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Understanding of quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Budgeting and financial management experience.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee manufacturing operations to ensure efficient and cost-effective production.
- Develop and implement production plans that meet customer requirements and delivery schedules.
- Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency.
- Ensure appropriate staffing and resource allocation to meet production demands.
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
- Lead safety initiatives and ensure corrective actions are implemented following incidents or near misses.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company standards.
- Drive compliance with quality management systems and customer requirements.
- Partner with Quality leadership to reduce defects, improve process capability, and increase customer satisfaction.
- Support corrective and preventive action programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead, coach, and develop department managers, supervisors, and team leaders.
- Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance reviews and support employee training and development programs.
- Promote positive employee relations and consistently support company policies.
- Develop and manage plant budgets.
- Control labor, material, maintenance, and operating costs.
- Identify opportunities for productivity improvements and cost reductions.
- Support capital expenditure planning and implementation.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Use problem-solving tools to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.
- Support process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.
- Support customer audits and visits.
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Ensure timely resolution of customer concerns and production issues.
Benefits
- Medical coverage through a choice of three BCBS of IL plans, starting on day one.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
- Free basic life insurance, with voluntary options for spouse and children.
- Aflac critical illness, hospital, and accident coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Vacation time and personal sick time.
- Educational reimbursement program.
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
