Plant Manager

Description

• Utilize data from reports to identify areas of improvement, reduce waste, reduce breakdowns, and improve efficiency.
• Implement change by eliminating non-valued added activities.
• Hire, train and supervise team members, providing guidance and support to ensure they are successful.
• Propose, estimate and manage capital improvement projects to improve efficiency, quality and safety.
• Plan with maintenance to determine the best time to repair, replace or complete preventive maintenance.
• Assist in the repair, construction and maintenance of the production equipment and facility.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with company objectives and directions from upper management.
• Oversee all levels of staff activity and performance.
• Define roles and responsibilities for direct reports and establish short term and long-term objectives.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow and enforce all safety regulations.
• Lead the daily operations of a 3 shift concrete block production facility.
• When machinery breaks down or production bottlenecks occur, they must quickly find and assign resources to efficiency troubleshoot issues.
• Hands-on leadership on the factory floor and lead teams through troubleshooting and breakdowns.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiencies and quality targets
• Manage resources (people, equipment, materials) to ensure efficient operations.
• Develop and promote key players.
• Constant product verification to ensure superior quality and reduce scrap & waste.
• Partner with HR to develop training programs and ensure succession plan.
• Ensures the production areas maintain a clean, well-organized environment through 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers; negotiates pricing, defines scope of work and contract terms.
• Facilitate regular operational meetings to review KPI metrics and planned improvements.
• Work with planning to optimize output. i.e.- product changeovers, machine set ups, etc.

Requirements

• Excellent proven people leadership and change management skills
• Strong abilities in planning, organizing, project management, and problem solving
• Ability to influence metrics through planned decision making
• 7+ years of work experience in a production or operations management position
• Able to hold others accountable
• Experienced in equipment operation and maintenance
• Experience with D365, Microsoft AX or Microsoft Power BI a plus
• B.S. in engineering, business management or related discipline preferred
• Able to adjust hours to lead and support a 3 shift manufacturing facility
• Mechanically inclined with excellent trouble shooting skills.
• Basic knowledge of electrical control systems and troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Boot reimbursement program
• Complete uniform provided after 3 months.
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount on Products
• Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match
• Long-Term Disability

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance