What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Morton Buildings?
Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.
The Plant Manager is a full-time position responsible for plant oversite, ensuring buildings are manufactured and delivered according to safety and quality standards.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Functions
- Oversees plant operations, setting the weekly plant schedule, providing direction to departmental supervisors, and ensuring that operating procedures support the delivery of a quality product on-time and on-budget.
- Establishes and maintains correct and adequate inventory levels for the facility, interacting with corporate purchasers regarding anticipated needs.
- Maintains adequate headcount to meet production needs, performing interviews, and overseeing the assessment, selection, and development of talent.
- Directs cross-functional collaboration and communication to provide a positive construction experience for employees and customers.
- Serves as a safety advocate for Morton Buildings, Inc., exhibiting a constant awareness of safety requirements, addressing safety incidents within the plant, and promoting safe operations within the production area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 5 years supervisory and/or management experience
- Purchasing and inventory management experience, preferred
- Proven process improvement efforts and results achieved
- Excellent interpersonal and management skills with a demonstrated ability to coordinate with cross functional groups
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent follow
- Dedicated to creating a workplace environment that is safe, organized, productive and enjoyable
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EEOC and DOT regulations
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills
Benefits
- Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- 401k Opportunity
- ESOP Retirement Program
Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen.