Plant Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning Management

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' expectations.

• Allocate resources effectively to maximize productivity and minimize costs. This includes managing inventory, equipment, and personnel to ensure optimal use of resources.

• Develop and implement long-term strategies to improve plant performance and achieve business objectives. This involves setting goals, creating action plans, and monitoring progress to ensure targets are met.

• Work with the Director of Human Resources to develop and implement plant policies and procedures aligned with company goals.

• Foster relationships with suppliers and customers to support business growth.

• Stay informed about the latest production management best practices and concepts to ensure the plant operates efficiently and effectively.

• Other duties as assigned.

Quality Control

• Establish and enforce quality standards and procedures.

• Oversee regular inspections and audits to ensure products meet the required specifications.

• Work with the Production Manager to address and resolve quality issues promptly.

Health Safety Environmental Compliance

• Commit to and enforce plant safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.

• Oversee regular safety audits and risk assessments.

• Implement and enforce safety protocols and prevent accidents and incidents.

Budget Management

• Develop and manage the plant budget.

• Monitor expenses and identify cost savings opportunities.

• Report on financial performance including production metrics to senior management.

• Collaborate with corporate management on budgets, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Team. Leadership Development

• Foster a trusting relationship with the workgroup, recruit, supervise, and develop plant staff to build a strong team, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff.

• Foster a positive and productive work environment, encouraging teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Implement training and programs to enhance employee skills and performance.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong understanding of industry standard equipment and technical expertise, which aids in assessing and upgrading the plant equipment when necessary.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure that the plant runs efficiently and to quickly resolve any operational issues that may arise.

• Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders, inform and instruct plant staff, and report to upper management.

• Strong understanding of the financial implications of decisions and drive the plant's financial performance.

• Project management skills to oversee plant projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

• Ability to enforce and maintain high standards of safety and follow all safety rules and regulations to create a safe and healthy working environment.

• Knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory standards to ensure product quality and compliance.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, engineering, or equivalent work experience preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a plant management or operations leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources).

• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise.

• Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and stewardship processes.

• Ability to create accountability and lead by example.

• Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.

• Exhibit high proficiency all Microsoft Office suite applications. (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project).

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position including, but not be limited to the following:

• Office and Plant environment - use of office equipment including computer and telephone for communication to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates.

• Sit, walk and/or stand for 8 hours a day. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach and balance occasionally.

• Be exposed to hazardous situations including but not limited to fumes, airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock, and various weather conditions.

This position requires a flexible work schedule; night and/or weekends may be required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000