Plant Manager

The Plant Manager is responsible for directing day-to-day manufacturing operations with P&L responsibility including production, scheduling, engineering, maintenance, purchasing and logistics. Adheres to local laws and regulations associated with managing the facility. Follows production and company objectives and coordinates activities of all operating departments to ensure facility is operating within long-term strategic plan and budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiates and directs the development of and adherence to safety practices and procedures and assumes ultimate responsibility for plant housekeeping and safety.
• Demonstrates leadership and judgment consistent with company philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Interprets and applies company policies and procedures, and ensures that established policies, rules, regulations and procedures are followed.
• Monitors actual versus planned performance of manufacturing departments; pursues and implements remedies to problems. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the quality of product and quality of the work place.
• Plans and coordinates work, trains, motivates, monitors, and evaluates performance of subordinate managers/supervisors; Counsels, records, and disciplines as necessary.
• Responsible for budgets and business planning for facility and responsible for establishing and meeting department goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with Senior Management, other managers and supervisors to develop, implement and execute budget and business plan.
• Directs production activities to meet sales objectives at maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
• Works closely with and seeks counsel of staff and line management in accomplishing all plant objectives.
• Responsible for environmental programs and associated reporting.
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
• Reviews production costs and product quality, and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to lead, motivate, select, train and instruct personnel. 
• Good interpersonal, organization and communication skills. 
• Thorough understanding of production/extrusion process and manufacturing capabilities. 
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making skills, sound judgment and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment. 
• Computer skills required for multiple graphs, reports and charts, and spreadsheet. 
• Bachelor’s degree in either business or engineering preferred and 15 years’ industry experience; at least 10 years senior supervisory experience in a role which afforded exposure to all areas of plant operations preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with concepts of Lean Manufacturing and a background with successful implementation of principles of Lean.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a full complement of valuable Health, Wellness, and Welfare benefits which include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life and Disability
• 401(k) and Match
• Wellness Program including EAP
• Pay for Performance philosophy