Plant Manager

Job Description

Overview:

The Plant Manager is responsible and accountable for effectively planning, directing, and coordinating all activities of the plant operations, which include safety, environmental, quality, production, logistics and cost control.

Responsibilities:
•    Identifies and develops a plant operating plan that is consistent with and supports the business plan.
•    Determines what resources are required to successfully execute the plan.
•    Ensures standards for product quality, equipment and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production.
•    Develops, monitors, and reports on operating cost within functional areas.
•    Develops and initiates the direction and necessary resources to establish leading edge safety and environmental performance objectives.
•    Leads and directs the development and deployment of key operational initiatives for world class manufacturing (factory utilization improvement, process capability enhancement, customer satisfaction, employee involvement, etc.) in support of division objectives, vision and values.
•    Sets the standards, communicates and achieves clear and measurable expectations of performance for the operation as well as direct reports.
•    Takes the lead as agent for positive change, including raising the bar on objectives to attain and sustain “World Class Manufacturing” performance.
•    Develops a culture that leverages customer relationships/satisfaction, encourages active communication, employee engagement, and talent development.
•    Works with sales/marketing, engineering and customers to understand and meet their needs.
•    The Plant Manager will demonstrate commitment to excellence inspiring, supporting, facilitating and communicating to others the drive toward zero injuries, zero waste, growth with customer, and financial achievement through leading edge operational practice.
•    Must have minimum 10 years Molding Industry related experience, with at least 8 years in management desired.

Qualifications

•    BS/BA degree Required
•    Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills
•    Manufacturing operations and factory management experience
•    Ability to develop, monitor, and report key performance metrics and recommend corrective action as appropriate
•    Must excel in planning and establishing priorities while demonstrating flexibility and the ability to multi-task
•    Must be adept at all phases of manufacturing processes:  Technology, Systems Development, Production and Deployment, Operations and Support
•    Experience with leading and managing a diverse workforce
•    Must be familiar with Six Sigma (Green Belt or above preferred).
•    Must be able to effectively operate in a Matrix organization.
•    Prior experience in Injection Molding is preferred.