Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is searching for a Plant Manager for our plant in Lancaster, SC. The Plant Manager is responsible for forecasting and leading with results, increasing market revenue, streamlining/standardizing workflow and creating a collaborative team environment to increase productivity and develop a culture of respect and empowerment. Responsibilities for this role will also include identifying and driving continuous improvement efforts, optimizing inventory, increasing plant capacity, improving process planning capabilities, driving short- and long-term continuous improvement, delivery performance and mix flexibility with the goal of achieving manufacturing excellence as Best-in-Class.
What You'll Do:- Oversee employee and plant safety to ensure OSHA and company policy compliance
- Develop and administers budgets and activities to fund operations, maximize investments and increase efficiency
- Oversee safety, quality, production, maintenance, distribution and cost accounting
- Direct and manage resources to implement tactical business plans and programs to see work through completion
- Communicate the vision, strategy and objectives for the plant effectively
- Set clear and consistent expectations for performance and leverage resources available to accomplish goals
- Follow up on critical tasks and hold people accountable for adhering to processes and protocols
- Partner with maintenance department and vendors/contractors to coordinate preventive maintenance requirements to ensure machinery and mechanical equipment is operational
- Stage work and recalibrate throughout the day as necessary to meet customer demands
- Identify talent and show ownership of all aspects of plant staffing and retention
- Exhibit a strong work ethic and focus on Lean Manufacturing, safety, quality, productivity and P&L management
- Coordinate and Communicate with the Project Management, Purchasing and Engineering departments to align resources and coordinate work
What You'll Need: - 12+ years of experience managing overall operations (safety, quality, procurement, logistics, maintenance, budget, etc.) in an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
- Experience in an industrial steel manufacturing plant preferred
- Experience with moderate to complex project management involving materials and manufacturing processes in a steel fabrication environment
- Experience with moderate to complex operations with products on manufacturing lines including cutting steel plate, fitting, welding and outfitting
- Knowledge of machines and tools used for steel fabrication (plasma tables, saws, press brakes, welders, CNC machining), including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
- Ability to apply quality control for moderate regulatory & testing requirements
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices
