Plant Manager

1. Operational Management & Leadership:       100% of the Job 
   1. Leads and manages the production and scheduling, following customer expectations, to ensure on-time, complete, and error-free shipments. 
   2. Manages and controls the related costs of the areas to ensure budget goals are attained.
   3. Creates Lean-thinking and 5S initiatives within the facility to continually enhance quality, output, and delivery times.
   4. Manages the safety and maintenance of the facility and equipment – initiating Capital Expense requests where applicable to ensure production and quality goals are met.
   5. Leads, mentors, and develops team members to continually grow competencies within the facility while creating a collaborative work environment that retains top talent.
   6. Interfaces with customers, Customer Service, and vendors to ensure smooth processes for all involved. 
   7. Manages and maintains inventory levels to ensure adequate inventory of production supplies and materials are available to meet production goals.

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any item with or without notice.

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or other related field; or equivalent of coursework and experience.
2. Experience:7+ years of progressive Manufacturing and Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment – including budget responsibility & experience with formalized Quality Management Systems.
3. Certification(s): Six Sigma or Lean certifications highly preferred, but not required.
4. Functional Skills:  Strong budgeting, planning, and production scheduling and operation experience; Lean-thinking, Quality Management, and process improvement skills highly preferred; thorough understanding of the complete supply chain process; Safety/OSHA experience; along with strong attention to detail as well as solid decision-making skills.
5. Technology Aptitude/Skills:  Above average experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office programs.
6. Language Skills: Solid written and verbal communication skills.
7. Leadership/Behaviors:  Servant leadership skills with the ability to mentor, engage, influence, and grow a team; demonstrates a sense of high-urgency; experience as a “Change Agent” and ability to lead with a vision to align and motivate small teams.
8. Culture Match Behaviors: The right person will be able to work within a collaborative team environment; will be good at listening and responding effectively; and will have the natural ability to take a vision and turn it into a concept. 

• Integrity in all things
• Customers are why we exist
• Profitability is a must

• Excellence in all we do
• People make the difference

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Ability to stand for up 4-8 hours in one session
• Ability to sit at desk for 4+ hours per day
• Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen as needed throughout the day
• Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow as needed throughout the day 
• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
• Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going 
• Ability to listen to customers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, stand, sit, walk, stoop, crouch, climb, straddle and carry items frequently
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. sporadically

• This position is primarily exposed to a manufacturing environment where the noise level is high and personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and ear plugs are required. The position may face exposure to some high-heat areas; not air-conditioned in the summer and cold in the winter. 
• This position is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical equipment and parts, airborne particles or dust and parts with sharp edges and oil.
• This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling. 
• Travel:  Limited