Sr Plant Manager

Mohawk Industries • Bridgeport, CT

212d

About The Position

The Sr Plant Manager is a senior-level manager that leads a team focused on the execution of and improvement of manufacturing processes and programs. This role is responsible for all resources related to manpower, physical assets, and capacities in accordance with overall company guidelines and operating principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 8-10 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Develops intermediate understanding of people management practices and managing small teams of direct reports.
• Emerging understanding of broader organizational context and goals.
• Able to delegate work effectively to team members; ensures tasks are completed without micromanaging.
• Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations, and establish priorities and sequences for all repair and preventative maintenance services.
• Monitor schedules to ensure tasks and scheduled deadlines are met to plan department operations.
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate department activities to ensure maintenance services are performed to specifications in an efficient, cost effective, and customer-responsive manner.
• Develop and execute strategy to support TPM and Maintenance Excellence Strategies at the plant.
• Oversees in process improvement, modifications, upgrades, and expansion projects for the facility.
• Work closely with various departments to plan and coordinate routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance to maximize equipment availability and production output while minimizing production downtime and operational delays.
• Work closely with plant Safety and Quality teams to proactively identify issues and develop and/or enhance related programs and procedures; ensure programs are maintained, conformance of department and plant with applicable laws and established Company standards, and appropriate training and equipment is given to all employees.
• Establish cost containment controls to assure compliance with capital budgets and supply monthly spending forecast for senior management.
• Evaluate functionality and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by conferring with operating departments, identifying problems and requirements.
• Manage all aspects of Project Planning and Controls, which includes, but is not limited to, organizing, planning, and scheduling of maintenance and construction operations.
• Partner with senior plant management to plan, develop, and control budgets, to ensure the cost-effective production of high-quality products for delivery to customers.
• Actively participate on short-term planning meetings and projects addressing issues related to labor, manufacturing processes, material requirements, and equipment upgrades based on forecasts of product demand, technology changes, changes in productivity, supplier capacity, industry trends, performance measures, goals and results, etc.
• Evaluate efficiency of engineering/maintenance procedures, and determine root cause of problems utilizing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Six Sigma techniques.
• Foster and maintain a safe work environment for associates, contractors, vendors, and customers.
• Frequently interact with functional peer groups, other company divisions, or customers of the company.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees