Plant Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a well-educated manufacturing leader who can push forward the necessary strategies and programs to increase quality, productivity and customer service.
• This person must possess excellent communication skills, which are characterized by sincerity, persuasiveness and clarity of thought.
• Incumbent must have strong interpersonal skills reflecting leadership, sensitivity and the demonstrated desire and ability to foster teamwork focusing on positive cooperative communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years Manufacturing Management experience.
• Experience managing production personnel
• Strong leader who manages fairly and consistently when applying rules, policies, and procedures
• Brings a positive attitude to the organization
• Humility - Leads from a strong position yet checks their ego at the door and nurtures a culture of listening and respect for all.

Responsibilities

• Attain annual safety goals through a solid understanding of safety management as well as the ability to convey and enforce safety rules and procedures throughout the manufacturing organization.
• To attain annual quality and delivery goals, this position must be familiar with the product quality demands of manufacturers. Problem-solving, error-proofing and mentoring skills are required. The incumbent must have the ability to map processes and identify non-value-added activities to streamline production activities.
• Demonstrated ability to team up with the engineering, maintenance, and quality functions including participating in capital planning, preventative maintenance, and problem solving.
• A comprehensive knowledge of continuous improvement concepts including statistical process control and lean manufacturing is also required. In addition, the incumbent must have a solid understanding of mechanical engineering with conceptual understanding of chemical and/or electrical engineering.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the organization including educating them on the importance of continuous improvement as a key element of manufacturing.
• Attain annual expense budget goals and execute annual capital budget to achieve promised benefits.
• Select, train and develop professional staff to perform at their own personal best.
• Train and develop plant associates to ensure uninterrupted supply of necessary skills to operate equipment to meet customer order demand.
• Motivate assigned professional and plant personnel to perform at required levels to attain annual goals through solid management and coaching skills.

Benefits

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program