Plant Manager

Lignetics, Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Management or related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of manufacturing experience with 5+ years in managerial/leadership role, preferably in forest products industry.
  • Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing experience is a plus.
  • Hands-on, analytical, and forward-thinking approach required.
  • Requires strong leadership and motivational skills with strategic thinking capability.
  • High degree of technical and analytical skills necessary.
  • Ability to perform simple to complex math calculations.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and coordinate operations of all major departments including safety, production, maintenance, and processing.
  • Ensure operations are safe and adhere to the highest standards.
  • Model company values consistently in day-to-day operations.
  • Utilize problem-solving skills to balance task-oriented work and strategic initiatives.
  • Prepare production schedules and communicate goals effectively across departments.
  • Analyze equipment efficiency and coordinate manpower requirements.
  • Implement meaningful process improvements that focus on sustainability.

Benefits

  • Employee referral bonus program
  • 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with FSA & HSA options
  • Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting
  • Employee heating pellet program
  • Annual provision of work boots and other PPE in company SWAG gear.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time, 1st shift

** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Plan, direct and coordinate the operations of all major departments, including safety, production, maintenance, and processing, within company guidelines.
  • Operate in a safe manner to the highest standards to improve our safety culture and performance throughout the facility.
  • Embrace and model the company values at all times.
  • Utilize problem solving skills to pursue both task-oriented work and strategic initiatives.
  • Prioritize and prepare production schedules and communicate production goals to the appropriate departments,
  • Analyze equipment efficiency, materials supply and coordinate manpower requirements.
  • Manage department expenses and purchasing within budgetary guidelines.
  • Implement process improvements that are meaningful and sustainable utilizing capital management and Management of Change (MOC processes)
  • Manage inventory accuracy at the plant level, of both raw materials and finished goods
  • Develop a workforce that is cross trained, flexible and productive.
  • Own and drive strategic and tactical improvement processes that increase productivity and reduce costs
  • Practice situational leadership characteristics to ensure engagement and involvement of all employees.
  • Properly lead, train and supervise department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
  • Assist in the research and development of new equipment, products and processes.
  • Oversee corrective action policies and procedures, employee performance evaluations, and training schedules as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Requirements

Qualifications / Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Management or related field preferred.
  • 10 + years of manufacturing related experience with 5+ years in a managerial/leadership role, preferably in the forest products manufacturing industry.
  • Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing experience a plus
  • Must have a "roll up your sleeves" approach, be highly analytical and forward thinking.
  • This is a day to day operating role but also one that requires resourcefulness, strategic thinking, and exceptional leadership and motivational skills.
  • Requires a high degree of technical and analytical skills.?
  • Requires the ability to do simple to complex math calculations.
  • Must be able to work in weather extremes.

Benefits:
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
  • Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
  • 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
  • Employee heating pellet program
  • Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE

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