General Manager Manufacturing

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Manages and directs the activities of entire designated site. Responsible for all operational and P&L aspects of the division as it relates to meeting the goals and objectives of the company. Adheres to and leads the organization guided by the Company’s Mission, Vision, Core Values.

Location: This is an onsite position at Power Flame in Parsons, KS. Corporate relocation assistance is available.

Key Deliverables

• Assure the implementation of all policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Lead operations while maintaining a budget.
• Identify ways to remove barriers and operational improvements so associates can better meet client expectations
• Directs, manages, and optimizes the overall operations of the plant.
• Develop major goals to support broad functional objectives.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Responsible for and encourages a safe and healthful work environment throughout the company.
• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specification of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Oversee production operation, man hours, and establish priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications and customer satisfaction.
• Review production and operating budgets and assist with the resolution of operational delays due to manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Responsible for achieving the targeted P&L goals for the operation as outlined in the annual budget.
• Work with the human resource manager to develop manpower requirements to support the overall operation.
• Motivates and develops skills of managerial personnel to foster productivity, growth and higher morale, through a team environment.
• Support and measure improvement initiatives in the manufacturing areas to include lean manufacturing initiatives, 5-S, QED, quality improvement programs, ASP initiative and S&OP process.
• Make recommendations to management on efficiency improvements related to the manufacturing process.
• Performs regular performance appraisal evaluations of direct reports and ensures department heads are supported and held accountable for meeting departmental objectives.
• Attend work order and sales order meetings for all orders.
• Oversee time studies and gather data for operational efficiency issues.
• Oversee reports on manufacturing efficiency issues.
• Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
• Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• A degree in Engineering or a related field, such as business is preferred.
• A minimum of ten years of career experience in operations, management or functional support role, including a minimum of five years in a leadership position.
• Strong and proven background in heavy equipment plant operations.
• Ability to work well as a team player with all levels of employees required.
• Excellent oral communication skills required, to include ability to chair meetings, make presentations, and conduct training classes.
• Ability to write reports, memos, business correspondence, and procedure manuals required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and process manuals required.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations required.
• Must be able to work satisfactorily as a team member.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

Directly supervises the Operations Manager, Human Resources and Safety Manager, and Special Projects Manager and has dotted line responsibility for the performances of the Engineering, Accounting, Purchasing, Service and Parts managers.

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.