Mfg Plant Manager

Description

The primary responsibility of the Production Manager role is to manage and organize the daily operations of the manufacturing plant. The Production Manager oversees employees, production and efficiency and plant maintenance. The Production Manager maximizes stewardship, develops processes to ensure the plant is running smoothly, quickly, efficiently and safely and validates quality controls. This role requires the ability to manage teams as well as individual direct reports. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Directs and manages daily operations for production. 
• Establishes and monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards. 
• Works with the Project Manager to direct production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts. 
• Controls and minimizes labor overtime. 
• Works with the Materials Manager to direct production inventory control. 
• Works with the Materials Manager to maintain inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timeline. 
• Works with the Materials Manager to maintain and ensure the accuracy of the perpetual inventory system. 
• Works with the purchasing department to schedule delivery of materials, supplies and equipment. 
• Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel. 
• Selects, develops, trains, mentors and supervises staff. Provides thought leadership to accomplish company goals and objectives. 
• Strategizes with department supervisors to review quality and process developing solutions to improvements and efficiencies. 
• Manages weekly production meetings. 
• Prepares production information and presentations for leadership teams and clients as needed. 
• Actively participates in a working environment where teamwork, quality, and innovation are highly valued. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Competency Emphasis 

• Industry Knowledge Plant Management - Maintains advanced knowledge of manufacturing best practices and standards and continuously improves on them 
• Department Management – Knowledge of department management including schedules, training, supervision, and delegation 
• Leadership & Navigation Leadership Knowledge – Serves as a leader by providing resources and addressing employee concerns 
• Succession Planning – Emphasizes learning and development to increase department effectiveness 
• Results- & Goal-Oriented – Supports the department in maintaining schedules, budgetary estimates and multiple project goals 
• Resource Management – Effectively manages the resources available to meet planned projects and initiatives 
• Business Acumen Knowledge of industry codes and standards 
• Effective Administration – Develops and maintains broad-based knowledge of JBF Stainless and its operations. 
• Consulting Understanding Client Needs – Ensures that client solutions are on time, on budget and represent company standards 
• Creativity and Innovation – Analyzes projects and develops solutions to problems in innovative ways: looks for solutions independently and reports findings to supervisor 
• Communication Verbal/Written – Facilitates and transfers knowledge between company and clients as well as internally between departments 
• Active Listening – Remains open to all concerns and suggestions provided both internal and external 
• Relationship Management People Management – Effectively delegates and monitors responsibilities 
• Empathy – Understands and appreciates multiple points of view and emotions related to challenges, interpersonal conflict or other relevant issues requiring their attention 

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in plant/general management in a manufacturing environment. 
• Experience working on cross-functional teams. 
• Demonstrated competence at team leadership and development. 
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain quality service while under pressure. 
• High level of conscientiousness and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work alone or within groups as necessary. 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills 
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Power Point. 
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat.