5+ years of Operations Management experience in manufacturing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in SAP
Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards
Responsibilities
Operate the plant safely and meet budgeted costs and production forecasts
Communicate production schedules and product availability
Identify and articulate plant goals to personnel
Hire, evaluate, and manage personnel effectively
Lead cost reduction efforts and manage financial reporting
Lead employees in Health, Safety, and Environmental initiatives
Schedule staff and manage plant staffing needs
Maintain accurate production records and inventory
Engage with employees to coach performance effectively
Benefits
Comprehensive safety training programs
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive work environment promoting employee wellbeing
Engagement in cost-reduction initiatives
Involvement in strategic plant operations and goals
Full Job Description
The Unit Manager oversees the plant unit assigned to help workers achieve the goals of the plant. As a unit manager, your job duties include scheduling shifts, assessing the unit's efficiency, and ensuring that every worker is performing their tasks correctly.
Job Responsibilities:
Operates the plant in a safe manner, compliant with Operating Permits and "Good Neighbor" policies, and to produce high quality products which meet sor exceed budgeted costs and production forecasts.
Communicate production schedules and product availability to the plant administrators to service customer needs.
Identifying and clearly articulating the Plant's Goals to operating personnel and leading the message in such a way that the Plant's Goals are clearly identifiable to and owned by Operating Personnel
Hiring, evaluating and managing personnel in their operating areas. Ensure that employees have proper training and tools/equipment to safely and effectively perform their job tasks
Leading efforts to reduce costs through improved yields and throughput; Perform necessary accounting procedures for month end closing and yearly inventory audits
Leads the plant employees in HSE efforts in-line with management/company philosophy and programs
Schedule employees and manage overtime, vacations. Ensure the plant is properly staffed to operate
Maintain accurate production records and control inventory and shipping processes so that they are accurate at all times and match SAP records
Take an active role in plant maintenance and PM systems to improve plant reliability
Engages with employees and coaches for performance to expectations;
H&S Responsibilities:
Operates the plant in a safe manner, compliant with Operating Permits and "Good Neighbor" policies, and to produce high quality products which meet sor exceed budgeted costs and production forecasts
Communicate production schedules and product availability to the plant administrators to service customer needs
Identifys ways to make employee jobs safer, more productive, more meaningful, and more efficient
Understands plant equipment, limitations, and maintenance requirements; Identifies improvement projects - creates adhoc teams to solve problems and follows through
Understands Fixed/Variable Cost budgets and demonstrates cost control measures
Monitors and understands the Quality mission - from production to product shipment; Communicates with Sales and Corporate Planning as needed; Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including HSE Essentials) as #1 priority
Responsible for overall HSE performance in the unit, including ensuring that all policies, guidelines and standards are implemented and effective.
Responsible for compliance to all regulatory and legal requirements in the unit including ensuring that all policies, guidelines and standards are implemented and effective.
Assist in investigation of major HR issues - disciplinary or termination cases; Manages daily production scheduling, including product changes, packaging requirements and any special instructions.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in any Engineering discipline
Five plus years of experience in Operations Management in a manufacturing environment
Skills and Knowledge:
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be proficient in SAP
Must have working knowledge of basic OSHA and EPA regulations
Must have knowledge of ISO 9001
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job.
