As a Plant Manager, you will provide direction and leadership to ensure all operational objectives are accomplished in accordance with the company's targets. Continually strive to maximize plant operations, machine utilization, labor efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Typically oversees one plant location and will directly supervise production leaders and other manufacturing support roles.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Provide direct and indirect supervision and development of manufacturing engineering, materials, production scheduling, production supervisors, and production managers.
- Plan, monitoring, execute, and communicate the daily, monthly, and annual production goals.
- Develop the sales and operations plan to meet financial targets and customer service objectives looking out at a rolling 12-month window.
- Coordinate activities among various internal departments that can affect the production process (i.e. scheduling, engineering, production management, shipping, inventory control, sales, and purchasing).
- Monitor daily and monthly variance to plan, implement capacity adjustments (overtime, flex labor, etc.) to execute S&O Plan and make necessary adjustments.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement activities that enhance our key performance indicators, improve safety culture and/or advance our team member relations. Participate and lead activities relating to the 5S and Safety Teams when necessary.
- Identify and execute continuous improvement projects that achieve productivity goals and maximize efficiency for Value Streams and Production areas.
- Work with Materials team to define procedures to ensure proper inventory management.
- Ensure the proper maintenance and optimal performance of production machinery and equipment.
- Maintain work areas to meet or exceed company 5S and safety standards. Identify and lead safety initiatives to address plant safety concerns, providing oversight to local safety teams and supporting EHS.
- Identify and lead Capital Equipment requests, coordinating with local Manufacturing Engineers and Greenheck Group Shared Services.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement of productivity and efficiencies through effective team member engagement, labor planning, lean manufacturing principles, and materials planning.
- Oversee cross-training plans to encourage continued development of our team members.
- Meet or exceed customer service expectations which include quality and on-time shipping.
- Maintain good working knowledge of current labor policies (where applicable), regional labor policies, and any applicable government regulations. Participate in labor agreement negotiations (where applicable).
- Direct manufacturing engineering functions to improve productivity including plant layout, process flow, routings/labor standards, work methods, capital equipment, and quality levels.
- Optimize machine and equipment as well as provide guidance and support for the corporate maintenance initiatives.
- Represent manufacturing with outside visitors such as company tours, applicants in the interview process or vendors/suppliers as needed.
- Develop rolling 12-month strategic plans for achieving operational excellence in support of business unit, company sales growth targets, and profitability levels.
- Review and manage salary expenditures for assigned cost centers (I.e., salary, merit increases, additions, overtime).
- Work with business unit managers to develop and implement strategic business plans.
- Understand, communicate, and improve business unit financials.
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE
- 6-8 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- 6-8 years of relevant work experience in a supervisory or managerial role required.
- 4 Year / Bachelor Degreein supply chain, operations management, engineering, business administration, management, or a related field of study or equivalent years of job experience required.
- Continuous improvement training preferred.
- Lean manufacturing training preferred.
- SAP experience preferred.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Greenheck Group takes pride in providing competitive total compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program. The compensation for this role includes base salary along with the opportunity to earn additional variable compensation based on achieving specific performance metrics. The starting base pay range for this position is $144,462-$178,453 and may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.
With best-in-class benefits, you can be the best you, and together, we can be the best in the industry. Visit our Perks & Benefits page for more information on these offerings:
- Health & Family Support
- Financial Security
- Learning & Development
- Rewards & Recognition
- Wellbeing & Mental Health
- Work-Life Balance
- Fun Perks
SPECIAL NOTATION
The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer and phone. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The person is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data, and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Occasional mobility required to attend in-person meetings and complete various office tasks.
