Job DescriptionThe plant manager is responsible to operate the Pacific Plant consistent with company goals for cost, quality, service, regulatory compliance, safety, labor relations, and housekeeping. Function as a consultant for other plants and corporate.
Responsibilities- Analyze Daily, Weekly, and Monthly performance data (cost, production, quality, safety, service, and human relations) and work with department heads to optimize plant performance.
- Spend time in the plant reviewing the operation, speaking with associates, answering questions, soliciting for improvement ideas, reinforcing policy and procedures, etc.
- Train and coach department heads and Supervisors in problem solving, priority setting, goal setting, Confrontation/Communication skills, Labor Relations, etc.
- Complete required reports for Corporate, State and Federal agencies. Maintain PSM standards.
- Optimize safety performance, including daily tours through the plant, review of all accident reports, conducting safety meetings, one to one discussion with associates, review of safety infractions/discipline, and housekeeping tours.
- Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to assure manufacturing capabilities align with product innovation launches.
- Miscellaneous administrative work regarding phone calls, forecasting, audits, capital projects, wage proposals, collaboration meetings etc.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree
- 7 years of experience managing a plant
- Very strong verbal communication skills, ability to effectively communicate one-on-one and present to large group.
- Strong written communication skills: ability to effectively communicate with customers by email, as well as develop written reports and presentations.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, SAP experience is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
- Experienced in Project Management and statistics.
- Familiarity with DAP products a plus
