American Air Filter Company, Inc.

Plant Manager - Smithfield NC

American Air Filter Company, Inc. • $90K — $120K *
Smithfield, NC 27577In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degreed engineer from a reputable engineering school; MBA preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or related education is a plus.
  • 7-10 years of experience in plant/general management within manufacturing or re-manufacturing environments.
  • Strong understanding of P&L, budgets, and financial statements.
  • Experience leading varied functions: operations, engineering, and quality.
  • Solid knowledge of Lean principles and process improvements, with hands-on experience implementing Lean.
  • Proven track record managing diverse teams in an empowering work culture.
  • Familiar with safety regulations, including OSHA compliance, and demonstrated safety improvement results.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multi-functional team with a focus on safety and customer service.
  • Cultivate a People Centered Management culture.
  • Implement and refine EHS practices for employee safety and compliance.
  • Ensure timely and complete delivery to customers, troubleshooting barriers.
  • Oversee daily plant activities to meet organizational goals regarding operations and finances.
  • Formulate objectives for cost reduction and efficiency enhancement at the plant level.
  • Assume ownership of strategic goals linked to safety, customer satisfaction, and overall performance.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
  • A culture emphasizing employee empowerment and involvement.
  • Exposure to diverse operational areas within the manufacturing sector.
  • Engagement in innovative practices and process improvements.
  • Potential for career advancement in a well-established company.
Full Job Description
Position Objective:

The Smithfield Plant Manager leads a multi-functional team ensuring the AAF International team and their safety are first priority, servicing Customers is the second priority, and then all other plant responsibilities and KPI performance expectations are met.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Responsible for the well-being of the team and maturing of a People Centered Management culture.
  • Responsible for the maturing of a vibrant plant Safety culture.
  • Responsible for the implementation and continuous refinement of EHS practices and procedures to ensure the safety of employees and compliance with environmental/safety standards.
  • Responsible for delivering to customers on-time, in-full and overcoming any barriers to doing so.
  • Lead, direct, and control the day-to-day activities of a plant to achieve the short and medium-term financial and operating goals set by the overall organization business plan. Responsible for maintenance, manufacturing, quality control, engineering, supply and logistics, distribution, and administration.
  • Formulate operating objectives in cost reduction, quality improvement, efficiency improvement, and equipment utilization at the plant level.
  • Assume ownership for strategic initiatives and provide leadership to achieve Safety, Customer Satisfaction, and Operational performance.
  • Implement effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
  • Monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop employees to achieve outstanding manufacturing performance results, while leveraging continuous improvement tools such as Lean manufacturing, improving individual skills, and enhancing teamwork.
  • Encourage innovation and employee input on potential improvements in all aspects of the plant operation.
  • Provide personal direction in the resolution of current operating problems of a critical nature, in order to maintain maximum continuity of production at desired quality, costs, and customer service levels.
  • Facilitate standardized procedures / work instructions / visual factory and incorporate best practices methodology.
  • Provide input to R&D on product performance as well as current and potential product opportunities.
  • Establish relationship with the Sales organization to ensure customer's voice is included in the manufacturing process.
  • Some travel may be required.


Requirements

Position Requirements:
  1. Degreed engineer from a reputable engineering school. MBA a plus;
  2. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or related education preferred;
  3. Extensive 7-10 years of plant/general management experience in a manufacturing or re-manufacturing environment;
  4. Working knowledge of P&L, budgets and financial statements;
  5. Past experience leading and managing a diverse group of functions, including operations/production, engineering, materials and distribution, maintenance and reliability, quality, human resources, environmental health and safety, and controller;
  6. Comprehensive knowledge of Lean, optimization, and other process improvement processes. Experience implementing Lean manufacturing;
  7. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a diverse group of employees in a participative, employee empowerment culture;
  8. Experience managing operating costs, capital and maintenance budgets;
  9. Working knowledge of safety and environmental practices and regulations, including OSHA compliance, and a proven record of improving safety results;
  10. Demonstrated leadership, influence and communications, coaching and training skills.

About American Air Filter Company, Inc.

American Air Filter Company, Inc. (AAF) is a global leader in clean air solutions and is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd. AAF designs, develops, and manufactures air filtration solutions for commercial, industrial, cleanroom, transportation, and nuclear power applications. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. AAF has operations in 22 countries and employs over 3,000 people worldwide.
Learn more about American Air Filter Company, Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
2023
* Ladders Estimates

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