What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Fuchs Lubricants Co.?
MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:
FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativ- ity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.
Salary:
FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $185,000 per year, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire's experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.
Your Responsibilities:
The Plant Manager, reporting to the Director of Operations, is a vital part of the senior leadership team and will direct and coordinate the schedule and activities concerned with the production of company products manufactured in all plants at the Harvey site. Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Oversee daily operations across multiple onsite production plants either directly or through subordinates. Ensures safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing processes and operational discipline that focuses on a robust housekeeping program and safety culture.
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company objectives to establish safety, quality, and production standards, including developing budgets and cost controls to ensure optimal service levels of supply.
- Develop, track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze variances, and implement costeffective operational improvements to drive Operational Excellence.
- Engage with employees to support a positive company culture that also endorses and supports the business strategy and core values.
- Identify efficiency opportunities and lead cross-functional kaizen events to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance reliability.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operations managers, production supervisors, and support staff across multiple plants.
- Foster a high-performance culture based on accountability, engagement, and teamwork.
Qualifications we are looking for:
- BS in STEM related discipline required, preferably Engineering, Supply Chain or Chemistry.
- 5 years of Plant Manager experience in a batch process facility strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage change within a group and build strong interdependent teams.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to work independently.
- Experience with applicable EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Experience with ISO, TS, IATF and other industry standards.
- Strong computer skills required. Experience with SAP strongly preferred.
- Experience with visual factory environment, housekeeping standards and/or 5s/6s.
These are your benefits:
FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.
FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).
Do you have any questions?Rosalinda Almanza (rosalinda.almanza@fuchs.com) will be more than happy to answer them!
Salary : $170,000 - $185,000