Overview

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group Plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market. Learn about our Planet Passionate initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEeIS55WMOk

At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.

Ready to be part of our team?

We are looking for a Plant Manager for our Columbus, Ohio facility!

Summary:

The Plant Manager is responsible for the operations for the whole site including continuous panel line manufacture and ancillary processes. Ensuring site manufactures high quality product to standard manufacturing costs in an effective, safe and profitable manner. This is accomplished through the direct management of subordinate managers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Maintain the panel line to produce a quality product in an efficient and safe manner
• Ensure adherence to current quality standards
• Develop, recommend and implement measures to improve production methods and equipment performance
• Ensure work orders are manufactured to meet customer delivery dates
• Assist in implementation of preventative and predictive maintenance programs
• Analyze and resolve work problems
• Effectively lead subordinate supervisors and employees
• Prepare and maintain appropriate production records
• Monitor, coordinate and assist with physical inventory counts
• Measure and improve on manufacturing variances
• Ensure correct data recording for all required reports
• Help resolve customer problems or complaints
• Attend and participate in meetings, seminars and training sessions as required
• Keep informed of all government rules and regulations and how they apply to the industry
• Measure and manage through Key Performance Indicators
• Aid in the development of staff

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Formal education preferably Bachelor's degree or above
• 10 years manufacturing experience ideally in a continuous product environment
• Knowledge and practice of modern manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of labor laws
• Knowledge of construction industry
• Know the operation of the panel producing equipment and accessory equipment
• Ability to calculate figures/amounts
• Ability to train and instruct employees

Computer Skills:

• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• High level of interpersonal skills
• Excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical problem solving skills

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs (Exert up to 75 lbs. of force occasionally, and up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body)
• Endure continuous standing and walking
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color discrimination, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Function in workplace environmental conditions including, but not limited to, cold, heat, bright sun, noise, and nuisance dusts.
• Able to work closely with others and individually
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment Disclaimer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, and Life Assistance Program.

**Kingspan is an Equal Opportunity Employer**