Bachelor or Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management
7-10 years in operations, maintenance, engineering, or process improvement roles
Lean environment experience is essential
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification preferred
Track record in high-speed manufacturing, preferably in plastic injection molding and metal processing
Commercial experience with direct customer interaction
5 years in process development and business process design
Familiarity with ISO or equivalent quality standards
Responsibilities
Ensure high quality production within budgetary constraints
Drive Lean Manufacturing techniques for continuous improvement
Manage facility profit and loss; review KPIs regularly
Lead strategic planning, including cost reduction and capital resources
Oversee safety, quality, scheduling, and maintenance operations
Promote a positive safety culture and conduct weekly safety audits
Train, develop, and motivate staff; conduct performance reviews
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Employee development and training programs
Opportunities for career advancement
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Plant Manager is responsible day to day operations of the entire manufacturing facility to include safety, quality, efficiencies and meeting customer expectations. This includes driving strategic plans that ensure that production goals are met in the most cost effective manner delivering expected financial results.
Responsibilities:
Ensures that the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs. Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules properly supporting the business.
Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility. Acts in a proactive fashion regarding problem resolution.
Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance and reviews KPIs regularly (Daily, Weekly and Monthly).
Leads the overall strategic planning efforts for the location which include cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resources as well as in other areas.
Manages the overall safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and other administrative functions for the facility.
Leads the effort in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient operation working within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.
Strives to improve the plant's safety accident record year over year in creating a positive safety culture for all employees. Conducts safety walks of the facility on a weekly basis.
Conducts talent reviews. Trains, develops, and motivates staff to optimize the workforce. Delivers performance reviews and any feedback to the team as needed.
Conducts weekly staff meetings which focus on key operative measurements.
Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.
Interfaces with customers and suppliers. Visits both as necessary.
Works as necessary to establish positive community relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor or Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people
Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Experience with plastic injection molding environment, and metal processing/metal forming strong preferred
Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact
Minimum of 5 years of experience with process development and business process design.
Experience managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards
Experience implementing and/or managing to an Operating System (example: the Toyota Production Systems)
