Position: Plant Manager

Location: USA | Baton Rouge, LA

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Health/Dental/Vision plans
• 401k company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operation including production, maintenance and administrative functions of the site.  Coordinates with Quality Assurance to ensure products are produced in accordance with customer specifications, ensure compliance with in-process testing and sampling, and ensure customer satisfaction.  Regularly interfaces with sales, marketing and customer service to meet customers’ needs.  Oversees planning and execution to ensure long term goals and objectives are met.  Strong emphasis that operation is in compliance with applicable EH&S regulations effecting the site and employees; maintains a safe working environment and an atmosphere of continuous improvement through application of Lean principles.  Has involvement with other special projects as assigned.

Operational Excellence

Manage the operations and employees through use of Operational Excellence and HPWS via 5S, Visual Systems, Kaizen, TPM, Standard Work, Kanban systems, team building, employee empowerment, etc.

Monitor plant safety, quality and efficiency.

Develop and communicate with plant staff the safety, quality, customer service, and production goals and opportunities for improvement.  Prepare, review, and monitor financial statements including incoming orders, shipping, budgets, capital expenditures, etc. Continually monitor plant operations including safety improvement and cost savings opportunities, maintenance issues, quality, etc.  Manage raw materials and inventory costs.   

Lead plant personnel.

Lead behavior change in support of High-Performance Work Systems, Safety & OE cultural transformation. Manage the performance of plant personnel through the setting goals and objectives, regular performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and career development.  Supervise, motivate and develop other Staff members. Conduct training on various topics including safety, plant objectives, and other performance improving training.  Communicate and support all Company policies and procedures to all employees. 

Capital budgeting and project analysis

Develop and coordinate yearly plant budget.  Examine Return on Income justification for all capital expenditures.  Supervise and engineer plant capital projects.

Administrative functions.

Communicate with upper management, other plants, finance, human resources, environmental safety & health, etc. on appropriate issues.  Responsible for complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations that may affect the plant (e.g. – safety, human resources, environmental, etc)  

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Minimum of seven to ten years' experience in manufacturing.  Certification and proven experience in Lean/Six Sigma including 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, TPM, Standard Work, Kanban systems and all other lean CI methodologies.  A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related business field with a minimum of seven to ten years' experience in manufacturing.  Must have a strong EHS background with preference for safety certification in related disciplines.  Requires knowledge and experience with ERP systems similar to Oracle and PM software.  Direct maintenance experience and leadership will be required.  Significant knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes, customer service, quality procedures, and office administration.  Strong, proven change management leadership, participative management, and open communication skills.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Must be strong systems thinking with PC and ERP experience including preventative maintenance systems.  Strong customer focus for both internal and external customers.  Strong oral and written communication skills and a willingness to challenge conventional ideas and to be flexible and able to function effectively in a Lean team environment.  microsoft office competency required.  Lotus Notes and experience operating in Oracle business system is a plus.  

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

Working Conditions: Sitting, standing, and working in an office environment.  Must be able to gather, organize, and analyze data, draw conclusions, and handle a moderate level of stress.  Must wear safety equipment as required. 

Must be able to travel as needed.