Growing Manufacturing firm in Milwaukee has a need for a Plant Manager. This is a direct hire opening with a full benefits package.

Duties/Responsibilities

· Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations

· Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards

· Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping

· Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results

· Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus

· Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions

· Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff

· Assist in planning major projects and capital investments. Coordinate and implement approved projects on a timely basis within approved budget limits.

· Supervise and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures, such as training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction and work simplification.

· Liaison between Management and Supervisor level on matters of communication, decisions, policies and procedures. Perform employee evaluations and appraisals.

· Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime

· Commit to plant safety procedures

· Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets

· Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements

· Influence and learn from production team

· Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

Education and Experience:

· BS degree in Business Management or related field or equivalent education and work experience

· Proven work and managerial experience as a Plant Manager

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and ERP software.

· Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)

· Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise

· Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

· Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills