Role Description:The Plant Manager role will work under the direction of the Vice President of Operations and Engineering overseeing all aspects of the Centennial Manufacturing Facility. This position will be the site leader for the facility. Responsible for ensuring on-time, high quality products to our customers in a cost effective manner. This position will also be key in facilitating safety in the workplace and continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll do:- As the Plant Manager, you will be at the helm of plant operations, ensuring high performance in safety, quality, productivity, and regulatory compliance
- You'll lead a dedicated team, inspiring them to achieve excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
- Lead by Example: Be a hands-on, visible leader, engaging with frontline employees and fostering trust and collaboration
- Drive Safety and Compliance: Act as a relentless advocate for safe work practices and ensure adherence to safety regulations
- Plan and Execute: Develop and implement efficient production plans, prioritize operations, and address manufacturing challenges to prevent delays
- Optimize Equipment: Oversee machine performance, implement preventive maintenance programs, and minimize unplanned downtime
- Foster Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production methods, inventory processes, equipment performance, and quality standards
- Employee Development: Cross-train employees, maintain performance records, and create a culture of engagement and accountability
- Collaboration: Coordinate activities with other departments and work closely with the Process Engineering Team to enhance performance across the enterprise
- Performance Analysis: Analyze production data to identify and resolve operational issues while ensuring cost-effective operations
- Change Driver: Comfortable leading through change, inspiring teams to embrace a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
- Other duties as assigned
What we're looking for:- Technical degree and/or equivalent experience in injection molding
- Hands-On and Relatable: A leader who connects authentically with frontline employees and fosters trust
- Highly proficient in scientific injection molding principles
- Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
- High Energy and Collaborative: A dynamic leader with a positive, team-oriented working style
- Operational Expertise: Deep knowledge of production processes, preventative maintenance, and performance improvement strategies
- Commitment to Safety: Passionate about creating a safe work environment and leading by example
- Problem Solver: Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and implement effective solutions
- Change Driver: Comfortable leading through change, inspiring teams to embrace a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
- Requires excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and customers
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagrammatic or schedule form
