Plant Manager

SUMMARY 

Responsible for managerial direction of all plant operating functions so that the product is produced and shipped within cost, quality and time standards.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and five or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Prefer MBA degree.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS 

Word, Excel and Power Point.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures that support total customer satisfaction, both internally and externally, where applicable in relation to this position.

Responsible for the safety of all personnel in his/her area of responsibility and for the achievement of the Corporate Safety objectives in that area.  In order to do so, ensures that each employee's attitude and behavior promote an accident-free work area and that all employees are placed on appropriate jobs, are properly trained on that job, and are properly instructed concerning his/her safety responsibility, safety rules and proper machine operation/maintenance. Responsible for providing "Operator Safe" processes, methods, equipment and tooling for all plant operations. Responsible for investigation of accidents, safety inspections and housekeeping within his/her area of responsibility.

Manages all functions within the plant including production, maintenance, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering and materials.  Responsible for establishing and managing all systems necessary to operate and improve the Plant.  Responsible for maintaining plant autonomy, while maintaining close working relationship with existing plant and office personnel.

Responsible for maintaining the high Pella quality standards for all products produced by the plant.  Makes sure that all plant personnel are properly trained in Quality Technology. Properly follows up on customer complaints, and ensures that responsible plant employees are involved in this follow-up. Measures of quality performance are made and reported with a major emphasis toward quality improvement.

Responsible for establishing operating budgets and operating the plant within those budgets in the areas of material usage, inventory management, operating efficiency and overall cost control.

Responsible for developing and maintaining an effective order scheduling system throughout the plant.  This includes related functions such as part and component scheduling, final assembly scheduling, manpower planning and vendor scheduling. The plant must establish lead times for its products to conform to customer requirements and maintain a high level of on-time completion.

Responsible for maintaining a high level of morale for all hourly and exempt plant employees. Ensures that all new employees receive proper orientation and training and that strong lines of two-way communication are kept open.  Absenteeism in the plant must be kept within acceptable limits.  Routinely schedules meetings with all plant personnel and keeps performance evaluations for all employees current.  Development of and fair treatment of all employees will receive high priority. 

Responsible for converting the plant into a Product-focused plant, utilizing Just-In-Time and Total Quality Control operating practices, with emphasis on continual improvement in safety and quality, and the elimination of all forms of waste.

Responsible for establishing productivity improvement objectives and priorities, and for providing resources and leadership in achieving the objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Manages 6-12 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 25-40 employees in the plant.  Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.  Also directly supervises 10-20 non-supervisory employees.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.