Job Summary
The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of a fast-paced manufacturing site. This person will help support the overall performance of the plant, ensuring compliance with all local and federal environmental requirements, supporting the growth and development of the business, and leading/developing a competent and engaged team. Responsible for ensuring all employees strive to meet the standards set by the company for Safety, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Quality, and Productivity.Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring excellence through the 5 plant fundamentals; Safety, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Quality and Productivity
- Have a continuous improvement mentality to drive a plant culture focused on excellence across all functions of plant operations
- Leverages and shares best practices across the plant and other sites, while holding self and employees accountable for consistently implementing them
- Responsible for developing and mentoring a strong team while leading training programs that promote employee engagement
- Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to make data driven decisions on the plant floor
- Leading safety training and weekly meetings
- Works with safety team to ensure compliance with all local and federal environmental regulations
- Effectively communicate and oversee equipment maintenance needs to ensure reliability
- Builds and reinforces a strong housekeeping culture across the team
- Direct all plant manufacturing processes and ensure quality products while maintaining a safe work environment
- Ensure top quality products that meet expectations
- Have an “on the plant floor leadership mentality” vs. over office-based oversight to reinforce plant fundamentals
- Responsible for planning production activities and supervising the production process across all shifts
- Responsible for developing own technical knowledge by learning from employees, functional experts, and equipment manufacturers
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of plant leadership experience in a similar industry or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Working knowledge of OSHA and safety procedures
- Ability to train and lead a team of employees
- Preferred leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Preferred industrial maintenance experience
