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KC JONES PLATING COMPANY

Your partner for plating, coating, and surface finishing innovation.

With decades of experience, expert engineers, and cutting-edge technology, we take on your toughest challenges, utilizing our expansive range of coatings to provide protection, safety, and corrosion & wear prevention, while improving the appearance of our customers' parts. All of which add value to vital parts for you, your customer, and their end-user.

MISSION:

At KC Jones, we strive to become the global surface finishing supplier of choice through innovative problem solving, unparalleled customer service, and world class, technologically advanced products.

VALUES:

- We are accountable.
- We communicate.
- We deliver excellence.
- We work with integrity.
- We are one team.

Websitehttp://www.kcjplating.com

KC Jones is seeking a crucial role in our team, Plant Manager. This is a hands on, excellence driven position with a highly respected company in the finishing industry. KCJ runs three shifts so the plant manager must have flexibility in their schedule while normal working hours are on the day shift.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee and manage all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, lab, waste water treatment, and supply chain management.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize plant efficiency and productivity.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvement initiatives.
- Manage the plant budget and allocate resources effectively.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and customers.
- Lead and motivate a team of employees to achieve production targets.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations.

Requirements:

- Proven experience in plant management or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of operations management, production, and quality control principles.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies and process improvement techniques.
- Mechanical knowledge to understand plant machinery and equipment.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.

-ISO9001 experience preferred

- Associate degree required Bachelor's degree preferred.

-Logistics experience a plus

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How many employees have you managed at one time?
• This position covers 3 shifts, are you willing and able to work any shift as needed?
• Describe your management style.
• Describe your personal involvement in complying with ISO 9001 and other audits.
• Describe your plating experience, if none, please put none, do not leave blank.
• Describe your personal experience managing a plant. What were your specific responsibilities?
• Describe 5S and TPS and your experience with them.

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person