The Plant Manager position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all aspects of the safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people for the facility. The minimum direct reports to the position are:

o EHS Coordinator/Manager

o Quality Manager

o Production Control Manager

o Production Manager/Production Supervisors

o Scheduler

o Continuous Improvement Coordinator/SPS Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Understand and execute all safety requirements and cautions

• Ensure customers receive timely commitment dates and that the organization meets or exceeds expectations (cost, quality, delivery)

• Lead the deployment of common manufacturing related core procedures that support the company Production System requirements and work in concert with other functions in the manufacturing network.

• Work with team members to develop the future state value stream map and manage the plans to achieve it, as documented in a project plan

• Support integrating operations data with the customers to provide end to end visibility to status and completion

• Develop systems and tools to provide online access to status for the customers

• Manage new product launches, to ensure all deliverables are met to support a successful production ramp while meeting the needs of the clients (quick turn with quality)

• Meet with value stream functional leaders regularly, identifying problems, solutions, and action plans, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement with a learning organization leading to meeting all goals and objectives set by the enterprise

• · Create a culture that stops to fix problems to get quality right the first time

• Ensure that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented, and area of responsibility is compliant with all requirements

• Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment at all levels to drive measurable results

• Develop, implement, and monitor department budget and manages expenses within approved budget constraints

• Instill and maintain a positive can-do team atmosphere

• Ensure Production Supervisors provide effective cross-training for employees, including backups, to ensure continuous levels of required support

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the results of the KPIs so all stakeholders are aware of performance and issues; all information is visual and obvious to the enterprise and ensures no problems remain hidden.

• Develop and maintain an effective organization through the selection, training, and motivation of all personnel

• Manage the production reporting to ensure accurate information flow for labor, inventory accuracy quality, and manufacturing costs

• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with customers, fellow leaders, employees, and departments that support the manufacturing process

• Continually improve processes by investigating changes in manufacturing methods by evaluating technological developments, investigating feasibility of new equipment and techniques, and providing dependable cost estimates and supporting financial analysis

• Stay up to date on overall activities of the team, identify problem areas and take corrective actions

• Other tasks as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required

• 10 years’ experience leading in a fast pace, multi-task, complex manufacturing environment

• Exceptional leadership and team development skills required

• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task

• Innovative team player

• Intermediate computer skills are required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong analytical skills

• Commitment to excellence and high standards

• Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisions

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

• Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks

• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

• Ability to understand all safety requirements and cautions

• Strong:

o Communication skills, verbal and written

o Leadership attributes and interpersonal skills

o Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills