PLANT MANAGER

At Fratco Inc, we believe that every team member is essential to our success. As you step into your new role as Plant Manager, we want you to know that you are joining a dynamic and supportive team that is excited to work alongside you. We value your skills, experience, and the unique perspectives you bring, and we are committed to providing you with an environment where you can thrive.

Location: 1600 W. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

Schedule: Monday-Friday (weekends as needed)

Hours:7am-4pm (hours may very at times for production needs)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) and matching
• PTO 
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Collaborative Culture: We foster a culture of teamwork and open communication where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Growth Opportunities: We are dedicated to your professional development and offer various resources to help you grow and succeed.
• Supportive Environment: Our team is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring you have the tools and resources you need to excel.

Essential Functions:

• Direct and manage Plant operations for production, maintenance, quality and shipping & receiving
• Coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Must have thorough understanding of all subordinate positions
• Evaluate performance of subordinates in assigned positions
• Make purchases for parts and supplies without approval. May issue purchase orders for capital acquisitions only with the approval of the Director of Operations
• Organize the workflow of the production plant, keeping in mind the skills of each employee as tasks are assigned
• Develop and write the position or job description of each and every subordinate position and ensuring that the position is filled by qualified people and well understood by them
• Ensure that production is completed in a timely manner in order to meet inventory needs
• Work in cooperation with the Director of Operations in the maintenance of profit and the control of expenses
• Assist in the preparation of forecasts and budgets, with input from management, to assure that the organization is meeting the predetermined levels of profit and standard cost levels for production
• Post all information and data gathered for the proper control purposes of productivity, production, and pay
• Maintain and provide security for all company property such as personnel, building, grounds, equipment, and product
• Dispatch personnel and equipment in emergency and non-emergencies using established company protocols
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses
• Maintain a positive cooperative working relationship with customers, community and those persons superior or subordinate to this position, as well as peers

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related fields or 5-year plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of company operating systems, budget and financial statements
• Must have a working knowledge of plastic products relating to the manufacture of Fratco products
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement program and procedures required
• Verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with employees and customers
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combi- nation of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 100 lbs., consistently with heavier weight necessary at times
• Must be able to talk, hear, listen and speak English clearly
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Must be able to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Safety glasses must be worn in the production plant at all times for your protection
• Cut Level 2-3 gloves must be wore with sharp hand tools.
• Hot Gloves must be worn when working with 400-degree molted materials
• Hearing Protection is to be worn in all production areas