Plant Manager

Manitou•Madison, WI

12d•$150,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager will oversee and be responsible for all daily manufacturing operations at the facility, including but not limited to, managing, directing and coordinating plant operations, and ensuring all policies, regulations, and procedures are followed, and promoting a safe work environment. This individual will ensure achievement of company objectives by delegating authority to key managers in production, quality, manufacturing engineering and logistics and procurement.

Requirements

Minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible experience managing manufacturing in a heavy-industrial environment
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing to include: Process flow, 5s, inventory reduction, Value stream mapping, etc.
Operational knowledge of Production methods (5S, Kanban, ERP) and problem solving methods
Previous experience with budgets and strategic planning
10 years team management experience
Possess strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
Effectively prioritize multiple tasks to maximize efficiency and productivity
Process and continuous improvement orientation (Problem Solving Process)
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills to lead and influence a team
Ability to manage a complex network in a matrixed organization
Bachelor’s Degree Required
University or technical school degree in a Manufacturing-related degree
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Ensuring employee and workplace safety
Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
Improving plant efficiencies (labor, material, asset utilization…)
Increasing production, asset capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
Responsibility for production output, product quality and on-time delivery
Develop and implement policies and systems of continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, engineering and cost control
Determine and implement appropriate operational corrective actions when necessary
Manage ISO 9001 compliance
Participate in monthly planning sessions (Sales Inventory & Operation Planning – S&OP)
Coordinate the implementation of manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity
Monitor production and procurement activities to eliminate delays and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules
Provide the methods and means to implement the monthly plan
Participate in organizational development to ensure appropriate and adequate utilization of labor, machinery and equipment and take appropriate actions to implement necessary changes
Manage the performance review (Quality, Costs, Delivery)
Participate in strategic monthly meetings Customer Satisfaction Committee (CSC), New Product Development (NPD)
Based on Group and North America Region guidelines, propose an operating budget, capital and workforce
Monitor and ensure adherence
Ensure preventive maintenance operations to minimize equipment down time
Responsible for short-term (tools, facilities ...) and medium term methods (change in rates of new products ...)
Responsible for equipment ergonomics for employees to ensure a safe workplace and prevent injuries
Involved in decisions on major projects (New Product Development) and validation of the various project milestones
Responsible for authorization / release of production to customers
Lead Managers of Production Shop Floor as well as other employees
Set SMART goals for the entire team
Ensure the recruitment of qualified employees
Ensure and promote effective corporate communications
Develop employee training programs and oversee training implementation
Establish and maintain a constructive dialogue with management and staff
Ensure annual performance review
Recommend and validate with HR wage adjustments
Ensure employee safety within the workplace and in the production and assembly activities
Actively participate and promote the Behavior Based Safety Program
Act as the primary contact on matters relating to workplace environmental conditions
Oversee the development of the Health, Safety and Environmental plan and ensure its implementation