Regional Mfg. Mgr.-IFP

National Gypsum Company•Charlotte, NC

2d•$160,380 - $213,840•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this Charlotte, NC based position is to direct and manage manufacturing initiatives for the ProForm business, while providing support and vision to plant managers. As a key resource, you will ensure safe and productive operations while driving continuous improvement for the business. The successful individual will oversee all ProForm manufacturing sites in the following areas: Hiring initiatives and staff turnover, Safety & Compliance – Environmental, OSHA, FM Global, Process & Quality, Budgeting & Spending, Capital Planning, Strategic Growth Initiatives.

Requirements

Safety oriented and focused
BS degree in Engineering or Business, MBA preferred
10 years of successful joint compound, gypsum manufacturing process, or other relevant building product industry and management experience.
Full understanding of manufacturing materials and budgeting.
Proven leader with ability to manage and staff and financial resources.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with plant staff and leaders of the organization.
Ability to work on-site.
Ability to travel 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

Execute manufacturing excellence initiatives through its direct reports and local teams
Support plant staffing including succession planning and leadership development
Ensure assigned plants are operating safely, meet environmental & quality regulatory compliance in alignment with National Gypsum’s core values
Encourage and Support Programs that Create and Maintain a Union Free environment
Set goals, share best practices and ensure corporate objectives are followed
Coach manufacturing leadership teams with regards to manufacturing excellence tools and techniques as required
Work with Operations Accounting and Plant managers to set and meet plant budget targets.
Assess plant capital needs to maximize productivity, improve safety, support sustainability goals and improve network capacity.
Represent manufacturing operations in corporate meetings, including quality, supply planning, safety, technology improvement, logistics and finance.
Ensure application of best practices throughout the business unit and escalate as required.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Other duties as assigned.