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American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.
Title: Plant Manager
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Non -Exempt
Job Summary
The Plant Manager oversees all aspects of a plant's daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met while adhering to company policies and procedures. This role involves managing employees, setting production targets, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with other departments to optimize efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Essential Functions
Yes - Directly supervises production floor staff and ensures safe, efficient work operations. Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing operations. Sets production targets and creates plans to achieve those goals. Manages inventory levels and ensures accurate record-keeping.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or business required.
Experience
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
Working Conditions And Physical Demands
With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed the job description for my position. I understand the duties, responsibilities, and expectations of this role and agree to perform them to the best of my ability. I understand that this job description is not a contract and may be amended as necessary.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.
Title: Plant Manager
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Non -Exempt
Job Summary
The Plant Manager oversees all aspects of a plant's daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met while adhering to company policies and procedures. This role involves managing employees, setting production targets, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with other departments to optimize efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Essential Functions
- Ensures adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
- Provides effective leadership to motivate and inspire employees.
- Oversee hiring, training, and development of production staff.
- Addresses employee issues and builds comradery.
- Identifies and implements cost controls and process improvements.
- Monitors performance metrics to assess efficiency.
- Collaborates with other departments including but not limited to; Production, Assembly, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Plant Finance, Purchasing, and Human Resources.
- Communicates effectively with employees and management.
- Contributes to the development and execution of departmental budgets.
- Ensures the facility meets expectations for financial performance.
- Facilitates and authorizes repairs or maintenance for production tools and equipment.
- Coordinates with the maintenance department.
Yes - Directly supervises production floor staff and ensures safe, efficient work operations. Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing operations. Sets production targets and creates plans to achieve those goals. Manages inventory levels and ensures accurate record-keeping.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or business required.
Experience
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in plant management.
- At least two (2) years of management/supervisory experience required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
Working Conditions And Physical Demands
With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
- Occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with arms.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Work in both office and manufacturing floor environments with exposure to noise, machinery, and inspection/testing equipment.
- PPE required in designated areas.
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed the job description for my position. I understand the duties, responsibilities, and expectations of this role and agree to perform them to the best of my ability. I understand that this job description is not a contract and may be amended as necessary.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com