American Excelsior Company

Produces protective packaging, cushioning, erosion control

Plant Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeWest Chicago, IL, USA$90k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of management or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and customary business documents.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical information.
Ability to read and understand profit and loss statements, budgets, and general production planning information.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of manufacturing and daily plant functions, including Production Managers, Shipping and Receiving, and Maintenance.
Manage and develop department production managers and department leads to oversee operations and support daily performance, growth, safety, and continuous development.
Review production costs and product quality, and modify production and inventory control programs to maintain and improve profitable operations.
Partner with production managers and leads to develop and implement plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
Coordinate production, distribution, warehousing, and sales in accordance with corporate policies, principles, and procedures.
Manage raw-material inventory levels and coordinate purchasing with relevant parties in accordance with corporate policies, principles, and procedures.
Review operations and work with upper and subordinate management to improve company operations.
Prepare budgets and production plans and share them with the leadership team.
Lead accountability for maintaining a safe, productive, and positive work environment.
Manage and oversee the maintenance department, including its activities, priorities, effectiveness, and performance.
Complete annual performance reviews for direct reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Take a hands-on approach to leadership.

The Plant Manager reports directly to the General Manager and oversees all aspects of manufacturing and daily plant function; this includes management of Production Managers, Shipping and Receiving, and Maintenance. In compliance with pay transparency laws for the state of Illinois, compensation for this position is $90,000.00+ commensurate with experience.

Manages and develops department production managers and department leads in order to effectively oversee operations for delivering daily success with growth, safety, and continuous development mindset.
Reviews production costs and product quality and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of divisions.
Partners with department production managers and/or production leads to develop and implement plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
Coordinates production, distribution, warehousing, and sales in accordance with American Excelsior Corporate policies, principles, and procedures.
Manages inventory levels of raw materials and partners with necessary parties for purchasing in accordance with American Excelsior Corporate policies, principles, and procedures.
Reviews operations and works with upper and subordinate management personnel to enhance American Excelsior Company operations.
Prepares budgets and production plans and shares with leadership team.
Leads efforts and accountability for maintaining a safe, productive, and positive work environment.
Responsible for managing and overseeing maintenance department, its activities, priorities, effectiveness, and success.
Completes annual performance reviews for direct reports.
Other duties as assigned.

Preferred bachelor’s degree in leadership or management; minimum of a HS or GED with 5+ years of management supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Take a hands-on approach to leadership.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and customary business documents.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Fluency in English, both written and oral, is required.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical information.
Ability to read and understand Profit and Loss Statements, Budgets, and general Production planning information.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

About the Company

American Excelsior Company

Produces protective packaging, cushioning, erosion control

American Excelsior manufactures a range of industrial materials, including protective packaging, flexible foam cushioning, erosion and sediment control products, evaporative cooling media, and excelsior wood fiber. Its products are produced in-house across eight locations to protect goods, control soil erosion, and provide insulation and cooling in various industries. The company differentiates itself with a long history since 1888, a nationwide footprint, and integrated lines that cover packaging and environmental/industrial uses. Its goal is to be a reliable end-to-end supplier of resilient materials for packaging protection, erosion control, and industrial cooling and insulation needs.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Arlington County, VA
Founded: 1888

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