Plant General Manager

Summary

Directs, manages, and optimizes assigned facility adhering to directives and procedures

as assigned by Director of Operations ensuring completion of quality products built on

time in a safe and efficient manner. Additionally, lead and develop facility staff, fostering

a positive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

● Adheres to organization policies and goals.

● Proposes plans and processes regarding all Plant Operations development and

operational improvements.

● Responsible for product build to quality specification requirements.

● Responsible for adhering to guidelines for material levels, assuring inventory meets

production schedule requirements and does not exceed schedule requirements.

● Ensures facility is properly maintained, organized, clean, and supports safe working

environment.

● Provides performance measurements including monthly KPI’s.

● Monitors and reports safety metrics monthly.

● Adheres to facility budget and identifies needing expansion or

reduction within budget.

● Directs Production Manager and monitors the activities of the Production Manager and

his/her coordination of departments to improve operational efficiency and throughput

● Prepares monthly management reports highlighting the performance of the facility.

● Works closely with product managers on cost reductions and product improvements.

● Will rely on Engineering to provide technical expertise in product specifications, new

product development, and equipment maintenance, ensuring quality standards are met.

● Collaborates with sales to understand demands and trends of the market to ensure the

facility is equipped to support those needs, including special projects.

● Ensures Purchasing provides a reliable supply chain and cost-effective sourcing of

materials and supplies. Ensures Purchasing provides timely delivery of necessary

resources.

● Oversees Human Resources and works closely with H.R. in all matters related to

staffing, training, employee performance, and employee skill development.

● Scrutinize Environmental Health and Safety assuring this segment is providing robust

plant safety environment including assuring inspections, auditing, and training

procedures are implemented meeting OSHA requirements and providing a safe work

environment for employees.

● Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

● Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial

reports, and legal documents.

● Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or

members of the business community.

● Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and

format.

● Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

● Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and create a

resolution.

Education and/or Experience

● Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred

● Minimum 5 years related experience and/or training

● Trailer knowledge preferred