High Volume Manufacturing General Manager

Job description:

About PSI Molded Plastics:

PSI Molded Plastics (PSIMP) is a plastic injection molding manufacturer, located within an hour of Myrtle Beach, SC, that has over 30 years in the plastics industry. PSIMP specializes in complex, high & low-volume, quality molded products for the automotive, appliance, medical, industrial, and furniture industries. PSIMP is focused on customer satisfaction, quality, & continuous improvement with the goal of becoming a world-class plastics manufacturer.

PSIMP recognizes that people are the company’s greatest asset. We are committed to our established Guiding Principles to help build a culture where our team members enjoy coming to work every day. You aren’t just a number here at PSIMP, you’re a valued, appreciated, and respected part of the Team.

Summary/Objective:

As a key member of the Executive Management Team, the General Manager will research, develop, lead, and execute divisional strategies to drive short- and long-term organizational goals for profitable business growth and global brand value.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Serves as a key member of the executive management team and works with the CEO to develop the PSIMP strategic plan and is instrumental in its execution.
• Leads the manufacturing group in its day-to-day functions.
• Fully supports the safety policy and initiatives of the company. Leads the safety committee to promote a safety culture that drives to “Zero Incidents.”
• Provides leadership and management to all facets of the production facility.
• Develops and leads short- and long-term strategic plans that align to the PSIMP overall strategy, vision, brand, and values, and drive divisional success.
• Builds the vision, business case, and supporting documents required to substantiate and drive initiatives forward with senior management consensus.
• Reviews and approves specific initiatives that require capital expenditure to ensure they are in line with business objectives, with senior management buy-in on large investments.
• Develops, oversees, and manages key strategic and operational activities to ensure that continuous innovation, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met or exceeded.
• Develops, oversees, and manages the ongoing performance of the various direct-report teams through key performance indicator checkpoints, contingency plan activities, and month-to-month status of results to ensure company objectives around revenue, profit, people development/rewards, and enhanced processes are achieved.
• Champions and stewards PSIMP’s strategy, vision, and values. Serves as an example of “best-in-class” adherence to corporate policies; creates and sustains a culture of high ethics, integrity, and trust.
• Provides the selection, direction, development, mentoring, empowerment, and accountability needed for high-performing teams that motivate, engage, reward, and retain top talent.
• Participates in and provides both financial and non-financial analysis, recommendations, and direction for targeted business goal achievement.
• Provides accurate planning data to Corporate through forecasts, budgets, and P&L inputs.
• Collaborates with Sales leadership to align operations with the sales forecast.
• Analyzes sales and operational results, as they relate to established objectives, ensuring that appropriate measures are taken to resolve problematic situations and achieve promised results.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal environmental regulations, as well as all environmental reporting for the facility.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Education and experience are required for the role.

• College degree required; BS in Business preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years’ experience in an operations management role.
• Experience in the custom injection molding industry strongly preferred; candidates whose background is specific to custom injection molding (rather than adjacent or unrelated manufacturing industries) are ideal.
• Hands-on experience with IQMS (or comparable ERP/MES manufacturing software) strongly preferred.
• Must be well versed in ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 requirements, including quality practices and procedures, and maintain an internal audit program.
• Strong computer literacy with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, project management, and manufacturing software.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills and be able to interact with customers and employees.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, able to multi-task.
• Punctual and dependable; able to work with little supervision.
• Flexible and innovative in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.