Plant Manager

Scope and Purpose:

Provide leadership and coordination in all areas of Manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on-schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives adhering to the corporate Strategic Imperatives.

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

„ Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.

„ Achieve optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.

„ Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.

„ Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Act as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as, executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance and results.

„ Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards.

„ Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).

„ Initiate and coordinate major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).

„ Work effectively and relate well with others. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others, working to maintain constructive working relationships.

„ Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.

„ Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

„ Work with other members of management to participate in strategic planning initiatives.

„ Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

„ Serve on planning and policy-making committees.

„ Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical or business administration, or a 4-year technical degree in related discipline. 10 years experience in manufacturing management, preferably in a process-oriented operations and/or related industry. A minimum of 5-years experience managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire operation of a smaller manufacturer.

Skills and Abilities:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

*  Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.

*  Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully

*  Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings.

*  Delegation—the individual delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.

 * Leadership—the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others.

*  Management skills—the individual includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; and develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth.

*  Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

*  Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.

*  Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

Specific Skills and Abilities:

*  Experience with strategic planning and execution, manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures.  Experience with ISO-9001 certification, Six Sigma, SPC, Root cause analysis, and capital planning preferred.

Direct Reports: Production Manager, Shipping Manager, Scheduling, Maintenance Manager

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Use these codes to complete this section: "F" for frequently; "O" for occasionally; "N" for not at all.

Physical Activity

On the job the employee must:

(O)  Bend          (F)  Sit

(O)  Squat         (F)  Stand

(N)  Crawl         (F)  Walk

(O)  Climb         (O)  Push/Pull

(O)  Kneel

(O)  Handle objects (manual  dexterity)                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

(O)  Reach above shoulder level

(O)  Use fine finger movements

(O)  Repetitive movement

(     )  Other      

Must carry/lift loads of:

(O)  Light (up to 25lbs.)

(O)  Moderate (25-50lbs.)

(N)  Heavy (over 50lbs.)

Physical Exposure

On the job the employee:

(O)   Is exposed to moderate or excessive (circle) noise

(F)   Is around moving machinery

(N)   Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity

(N)   Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases, microwave, Other        (circle)

(N)   Drives motorized equipment

(N)   Works in confined quarters

(N)   Unprotected heights

(     )   Other      

Physical Ability:                                       Acceptable Minimum

Vision:                                 ()  Good               ()  Poor                      ()  Blind

Color Vision:                       ()  Normal           ()  Impaired               

Hearing:                              ()  Normal            ()  Moderate Loss    ()  Deaf

Talking/Speech:                 ()  Good               ()  Fair                        ()  Mute