Plant Manager

Nelson Global Products • $110K — $130K *

Indianapolis, IN 46227In-Person

Manufacturing & Automotive

8 - 10 years of experience

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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
10+ years of plant management or operations management experience
Considerable knowledge of all plant functions
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Lean Manufacturing experience including 6-Sigma and Quality principles

Responsibilities

Own the full P&L for the facility and operations
Execute strategic and tactical plans to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Lead and develop the Plant Operations Team, focusing on safety and quality systems
Manage financial forecasting processes including S&OP and labor planning
Collaborate with other plant managers on material acquisition and labor utilization
Partner with sales to align manufacturing capacity with sales strategy
Promote employee morale and productivity through a positive work environment

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and training
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
Participation in long-term planning activities
Leadership in new product launch activities
Involvement in a culture that values employee engagement and morale

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Full Job Description

Position Overview:The Plant Manager role owns the P&L for the facility, formulates plans and directs the departments responsible for the safety, quality, planning, manufacture and delivery of product at the plant level. Within this position, you must exceed our customer's requirements for quality, delivery and the company's requirement to improve profitability and foster growth.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

Responsible for full P&L of facility and operations
Responsible for all plant operational KPI's and executing strategic and tactical plans to improve: o Safety - Injury rate, etc.
- Quality - Customer Quality, etc.
- Delivery - On Time Delivery, Past Due, etc.
- Cost - Product cost, managed expense control, working capital management
- People - Attrition, Absenteeism, etc.
Lead and develop the Plant Operations Team/Staff including responsibility for:
- Environmental Health and Safety of all team members
- Product Quality and Quality Systems
- Nelson Excellence Systems (NES) / Lean manufacturing principles
- Manufacturing Operations
- Cost Reduction via our Value Creation Pillars (VCP)
- Materials Management - Sales, Inventory, Operations planning (SIOP)
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Maintenance
- Finance
- Human Resources - Staffing, Training, Team Member development; Employee Engagement
Lead plant financial forecasting process including but not limited to S&OP, labor planning, managed expense planning, inventory
Collaborate and partner with other NGP Plant managers on items such as material acquisition, labor utilization, supply agreements, etc.
Partner with sales/commercial organization to ensure alignment between sales pipeline/strategy and manufacturing capacity/utilization.
Participate in long-term planning activities, such as AOP planning & staff/headcount utilization to achieve business objectives (safety, quality, delivery, financials, etc.) and targets.
Manage and develop Plant Management staff
Actively promote Right Environment, employee morale and productivity
Actively coordinate and lead continuous improvement initiatives as part of Nelson Excellence System (NES), using Lean Manufacturing principles/practices and 6-Sigma methodologies.
Ensure plant certification of appropriate standards, such as ISO, IATF, etc.
Provide leadership in new product launch activities at the plant
Other projects and duties as required

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
10+ years of plant management or operations management experience

Skills & Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of all Plant functions
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Positive Leadership skills - excellent judgment and decision making, motivation, mentoring and management skills
Excellent computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills
Lean Manufacturing experience - 6-Sigma, Lean, Quality, etc.
Teamwork, Coaching and Development,
Attention to detail

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About Nelson Global Products

Nelson Global Products is a leading manufacturer of exhaust and tube bending products for the heavy-duty truck, agricultural, and construction markets. The company's products are designed to meet the needs of its customers, providing high-quality, reliable solutions that improve performance and reduce emissions. Nelson Global Products has a global presence, with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of recycled materials and the development of more efficient manufacturing processes.

Learn more about Nelson Global Products

Size

2,000 employees

Industry

Manufacturing & Automotive

Net Income

$20 million

5 Year Trend

-10%

Revenue

$500 million

* Ladders Estimates

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