Plant Manager

VAUPELL INDUSTRIAL•Constantine, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As the key management representative, the Plant General Manager will lead and inspire our division to achieve profitable growth while consistently surpassing the expectations of both internal and external customers. The focus will be on ensuring excellence in safety, quality, on-time delivery, technical support, and total cost of ownership. Through strategic planning, organization, and direction, you will drive our operations towards unparalleled success and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive managerial experience in a Plant with at least 3 years as a Plant Manager.
A bachelor's degree is required.
Proven experience in implementing Lean Manufacturing processes.
Proficiency in understanding and applying financial statements, with a clear grasp of their operational impact.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills, along with general computer proficiency.
Highest level of business ethics in all internal and external relationships.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team towards achieving business objectives.
Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations)

Nice To Haves

An MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage throughput, productivity, and overall labor efficiencies to meet revenue objectives and reduce the cost structure.
Lead programs to enhance quality, reduce scrap, and lower facility costs, achieving gross profit targets.
Develop and manage performance goals for employees, boosting the facility's ability to meet corporate objectives while enhancing employee morale.
Support business development by hosting customer visits and enhancing customer goodwill through active engagement and support.
Actively support company policies, procedures, and workplace rules, including environmental, health, and safety objectives.
Maintain effective compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding business operations.
Deploy the Vaupell Lean Manufacturing System (VLMS) across operations, utilizing production health, rate readiness, and risk mitigation tools to meet organizational goals.
Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and quality control instructions, focusing on safely manufacturing quality products with minimal scrap or rework while meeting customer specifications.
Lead the development of engineered products, processes, logistics, and material capabilities to meet customer requirements.
Provide leadership and direction on the effective application of the organization’s working capital in the form of inventory.
Responsible to follow and ensure compliance with all established Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices.
Other duties as assigned