Plant Manager

ResourceTek is the Human Capital division of Barge Design Solutions, a multi-discipline Engineering and Architecture firm. We specialize in providing technical recruitment and staffing services to industry and government in all areas of Engineering, Information Technology, and a broad range of other technical disciplines.

In partnership with our client, a leading U.S. manufacturer of copper and aluminum building wire and cable, ResourceTek is seeking an experienced, solutions-driven Plant Manager to join the team at their facility located near Jackson, MS.

The right candidate will be responsible and accountable for making decisions that affect employee health & safety, employee relations, employee growth & development, facility profitability, quality of products, customer satisfaction, and local/regional community relationships. Develops manufacturing budgets and plans to meet production goals within budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead all aspects of the manufacturing operations and development activities of the plant to achieve short and long-term goals to meet customer and company expectations.

· Drive world-class processes in the areas of EH&S, developing a solid safety culture within the plant in order to achieve an accident-free work environment, providing prompt and effective action to eliminate unsafe acts or conditions as they become apparent.

· Propose and execute plant operational budgets, capital budgets, sales forecasts and resource requirements.

· Lead the manufacturing functions in the plant on all shifts to ensure on-time production and shipment of conforming products and materials. Including: planning the production flow, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, handling staffing issues, and monitoring production orders and schedules.

· Develop and implement sustainable manufacturing processes needed to manufacture high-quality products on time.

· Identify opportunities for improvement across the plant in relation to process, equipment, facilities and staffing and drive implementation in a spirit of continuous improvement.

· Maintain and control plant inventories to inventory plan to meet anticipated customer demands without excess investment.

· Responsible for the integrity of all the plant-related data and information.

· Continually monitor results achieved in relation to planned goals and undertake necessary corrective action to achieve the desired results.

· Drive the implementation and execution of robust quality systems to ensure product quality meets and exceeds customer expectations.

· Manage plant project list to set priorities and ensure they are completed in a timely manner.

· Develop and engage with all employees in order to develop a favorable employee relations environment and work with staff members on their personal growth and development goals to ensure employees feel encouraged and motivated to contribute at their full potential.

· Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relations.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering preferred

· 10 years’ experience in manufacturing, including experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· 5 years’ manufacturing experience in a process-based environment; wire and cable experience preferred.

· 5 years manufacturing plant/general management experience

· Extensive and proven experience in Lean Manufacturing, strong track record of leading in a continuous improvement environment.

· Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Experience / Training

SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Strong leadership skills and presence

· Demonstrated history of hiring, retaining, and promoting team members

· Ability to build a safety-focused culture that is a great place to work

· Understand the financials of the plant and drive the necessary improvements to achieve and exceed financial and production targets

· Action and solution-oriented leader with strong sense of urgency

· Strong focus on understanding and meeting Customer needs

· Ability to manage multiple priorities

· Ability to build people’s capabilities – Coach and develop teams

· Results oriented with excellent organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

· Seeks out information to understand root causes and drive effective decision-making

· Proven knowledge in budgeting, expense management, and capital equipment analysis

· Knowledge of plant manufacturing systems

· Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others

· Clear understanding of effective manufacturing practices in the areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity, and delivery

· Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and employees at all levels

· Computer proficiency (especially MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

If you're looking for a stable career with an established manufacturer that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply today!

Company offers a competitive salary with 25% annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, 401k/Roth with company match, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer.