DescriptionWe are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Plant Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee and support a 24/7 operation to ensure that production is efficient, safe, and cost-effective while meeting quality standards. This role involves strategic planning, resource management, and team leadership, acting as the crucial link between the plant floor, upper management, and all other functional groups.
Requirements:
- Education: A bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Experience: Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including previous supervisory or management roles, are essential. Ability and willingness to perform hands on tasks as needed.
- Leadership: Strong ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team effectively.
- Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to quickly identify and resolve operational issues and supply chain glitches.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear direction, reporting, and collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of production processes, machinery, quality control standards (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma), and safety regulations.
Core Duties and Responsibilities- Operations Management: Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to meet or exceed customer expectations and production goals.
- Safety and Compliance: Implement and enforce strict health and safety protocols and ensure all operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
- Quality Control: Establish and maintain quality control standards, ensuring all products meet required specifications and driving continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) to enhance product quality and reduce waste.
- Production Planning: Develop and coordinate manufacturing schedules, optimize workflow, and allocate resources (personnel, equipment, raw materials) effectively to achieve production targets and on-time shipping.
- Financial Management: Prepare and manage operational and capital budgets, analyze costs, and implement cost-reduction measures to ensure financial objectives are met.
- Staff Leadership: Recruit, hire, train, and manage plant personnel, including supervisors and production workers. This involves motivating the team, resolving conflicts, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Maintenance Oversight: Coordinate and oversee the maintenance and repair of production equipment and the facility to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
- Reporting and Analysis: Collect and analyze production data and performance metrics (Key Performance Indicators) to identify areas for improvement and report progress to the organization.
- Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.
