Plant Manager

Who are Composite Resources and Re:Build Manufacturing?

Re:Build Composite Resources, LLC (CR), a Re:Build Manufacturing, LLC company, is an innovative, rapidly growing manufacturer of thermoset composite components and tooling located in Rock Hill, SC. Our constantly evolving portfolio of projects includes parts and assemblies for clients in the aerospace and defense industries. At CR, we embrace a culture defined by teamwork, ownership, and accountability.

At Re:Build Manufacturing, LLC, we’re rebuilding America’s manufacturing base and creating meaningful, sustainable jobs in areas that have been deindustrialized over the past 20-30 years. Our strategy is to employ technology, systems, deep financial resources, and advanced management practices to compete and win as manufacturers in the global market. We are NOT private equity. We do not buy companies with the intention of selling them. Over the next decades we want to make a difference in the US manufacturing economy and the communities in which we operate. We believe in the power of people and the long-term competitive advantage that can be derived from helping our employees achieve their fullest potential.

Who we are looking for

Are you a highly motivated and results-oriented Plant Manager? If so, you will lead our operations team during a period of rapid growth that includes scaling the organization, a facility expansion, and an ERP upgrade. Your primary focus will be leading the day-to-day operations in Production, Purchasing, Production Control & Planning, Maintenance, and Shipping/Receiving. You will also formulate operational strategies to support our growth and drive continuous improvement across the plant. To succeed will require an engaging, "hands-on" orientation, a strong understanding of manufacturing operations (such as composite lamination and CNC machining), planning, and fluency with Lean operating tools and methods.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly impactful role where you can take initiative and solve complex problems in a high growth, collaborative atmosphere. Our Plant Manager will be a key member of the CR leadership team, reporting to the General Manager and working closely with engineering, quality, and sales to deliver maximum value for our customers.

What you get to do!

• Leads Production, Purchasing, Production Control/Planning, Maintenance, Shipping and Receiving in the planning, organization and execution of their responsibilities to meet customer expectations. Develops and implements operational strategies, priorities, and activities to ensure delivery on customer commitments and attainment of CR business objectives.
• Drives ongoing development and deployment of roles, responsibilities, and objectives for team members and supporting practices and policies to ensure execution on deliverables.
• Partners closely with business aligned Lean champion(s) on Lean transformation planning and execution, and ongoing continuous improvement efforts.
• Develops and implements highly effective communication and engagement strategies to ensure that teams are informed, aligned, and motivated to accomplish objectives.
• Provides leadership and management of Re:Builders to ensure effective selection, development, retention, and performance management.
• Owns ongoing performance KPIs and metrics and uses them to drive improvement in the business and volume/workflow planning. Regularly summarizes and communicates operational data to internal partners with focus in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
• Continuously evaluates proactive and responsive labor needs to meet overall business and production goals. Participates in capacity planning activities to support business sustainment and growth.
• Creates and sustains a highly-collaborative environment across their teams and their close partnership with Sales, Engineering, and Technology teams to determine pricing, timing, and non-recurring engineering (NRE) demands and prioritizing of activities to ensure alignment on customer commitments.
• Coordinates with other support departments such Engineering, Program Management, Sales, Technical Development, Quality, Finance, and Human Resources to ensure successful production operations.
• Assists with budget preparation for the operations unit and manages ongoing performance on production costs and operating efficiencies.
• Champion for the CR Team Agreements and Re:Build Way.

What you will bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Technical discipline (e.g. Engineering), or related field.
• 6-10 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably in a thermoset composites environment.
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management, including experience with Lean principles and practices, and ERP systems.
• Ability to interpret operating metrics and financial data to diagnose performance and manage production goals.
• Excellent leadership, managerial, supervisory, and planning/execution skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build and sustain high levels of team engagement and motivation.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members.
• Strong customer service orientation, interpersonal skills, and relationship-building abilities.
• Critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to appropriately manage confidential, sensitive information.

The BIG payoff

We are a company determined to make a difference in the industries and communities in which we operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate.

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.