What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Great Lakes Forest Products, Inc.?
Company Overview
Great Lakes Forest Products, Inc. is a dynamic company located in Bristol, IN, specializing laminated product. We serve diverse markets including recreational vehicles. Our success is driven by a dedicated team committed to quality, reliability, and hard work.
Job Overview
The Plant Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of a plant's manufacturing operations consistent with cost, profit, productivity, and safety objectives. This position supervises the daily activity of non-exempt manufacturing and support associates.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates in the Safety Committee process and ensures that assigned operations are performed consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices, and procedures.
- Ensure that all plant assets in area of responsibility are properly managed and safeguarded.
- Staffs assigned operations to meet production levels consistent with cost objectives and oversees activities directly or through Team Leads.
- Coaches and develops direct reports, evaluates performance, and initiates corrective action as required.
- Ensure direct reports have adequate documented training.
- Creates a work culture that mirrors the company’s values.
- Develops production schedules for area of responsibility, coordinates activity with other areas and forecasts inventory requirements.
- Monitors output, cuts/yields, and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action as required within area of responsibility.
- Manages inventory in area of responsibility, ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with operational policy, and participates in cycle counts and inventory.
- Ensures that machinery in area of operation is properly maintained, the plant is clean and organized and inventory is properly stored.
- Prepares various reports and logs as required.
- Other duties may be assigned or reassigned at any time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Analytical thinker, and problem solver.
- Ability to work independently and supervise others demonstrating good leadership skills.
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks, establish priorities, and meet deadlines
- Understanding of safety and labor laws, regulations, and company policies
Education and Experience
- Two year’s related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; required
- Proficient in MS Office
- Leadership experience in manufacturing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $110,000