What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at The Partners Alliance?
PLANT MANAGER
WE ARE LOOKING FOR 3 PLANT MANAGERS: Gary, IN; Osceola, AR; Washington, PA
These Plant Managers will manage and oversee all aspects of plant operations (safety, quality, production etc.) as well as P&L. They will oversee securing customer contracts and new business opportunities. They combine business knowledge with technical knowledge to optimize profitability and efficiency when it comes to the related products and/or services.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Identify, implement, and support safety, environmental, lean manufacturing, quality, and process improvements.
- Directly supervisor employees in HR, Accounting, Purchasing and Operations.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; address complaints and resolving problems.
- Lead teams in achieving performance goals associated with safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Allocate and manage resources (labor, capacity, and materials) to optimize productivity.
- Participate in product team meetings to help effectively improve product line performance and strategic planning.
- Demonstrate initiative and willingness to find improvements using Lean Manufacturing.
- Ability to respond quickly to a shifting reality and adjust initiatives and priorities accordingly.
Qualifications/Skills:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing/machine shop environment.
- Must have experience leading teams within a steel/machining environment.
- P&L experience.
- Experience using Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Leadership experience in a union environment.
- Must have experience within a continuous casting environment.
- Providing leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to operations employees.
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Organizational skills and the flexibility to juggle a variety of functions and projects.
- Sales background a plus.