SUMMARYDirects, administers, and coordinates all the activities of the plant operations to achieve safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives. Manages the plant staff, including department managers responsible for Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Human Resources, Maintenance, and the plant lean manufacturing Engineer. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESMeet manufacturing operation objectives, including key metrics related to:SafetyQualityCostDeliveryFinancial performanceEnsure plant has a safe working environment through:Safe work practicesEmployee awarenessProper 5S and housekeepingLayered safety audits and closure of safety related issuesEffective Emergency Plan.Projects and plans plant resources including:Personnel / staffingCapital equipmentFacilitiesNew program requirementsResponsible for capacity planning activities, including:Assessment and update of plant Sales ForecastPopulation of corporate molding, painting, and assembly capacity tools.Ensures plant manufacturing operations closely adhere to Summit Lean Manufacturing System (SLMS) practices. Key SLMS elements include:Root Cause Problem Solving (PPS)KaizenStandardized Work, Continuous Flow, & Pull SystemsJidokaEnsure successful new product launch:Engage closely in the product development processEnsure plant prepares for successful launch of new products, following Knowledge Based Product Development (KBPD) and customer specific requirements. Ensure plant team engages in team-work with corporate engineering, sales, and materials functions throughout the entire development and launch cycle of new products.Promotes the utilization of root cause problem solving using Practical Problem Solving (PPS)Manages and provides leadership to plant staff managersConducts daily staff meetingsClearly assigns responsibility for issuesRequires departmental action plansEnsures Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology is utilizedEnsures plant compliance to SPI systems and procedures supporting:IATF 16949 Quality standardISO 14001 Environmental standardLeads annual development of manufacturing plant budgetEnsures plant adopts and complies with corporate standardization initiativesSLMS, Molding, Painting, Quality Systems, Maintenance Systems, Materials Systems, etc.Leads plant Talent Development initiative to train and develop high potential employees for growth within SPIUnderstands and represents corporate management in matters of company philosophy, quality ethics, and personnel policies.Manage overall plant personnel activities, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfers, and disciplinary actions.Manage plant customer relationships, including ensuring appropriate SPI to customer contact relationships are maintained.To provide necessary resources to protect and maintain the facility at all times.Ensures plant compliance to all local, state and federal government regulations and reporting requirements.Works with Human Resources to assure a positive, constructive working environment built on honesty, fairness, integrity, and respect. Provides a working atmosphere conducive to good industrial and community relations.Lead quarterly employee shift meetingsCommunicate plant performance and upcoming activitiesReceive employee feedback and answer questionsPersonally maintain plant floor focus, “go and see”, engage with all shiftsOther duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMinimum of 5 years experience at a technical or management level.. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures, budgeting and costing, quality control procedures and human resource management techniques. 4 year degree or 7 years progressive experience in a manufacturing environment SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Possess ability to gather and synthesize information TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSThis position typically does require less than 5% travel. DISCLAIMERThe information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.