Plant Manager

Position Summary

Responsible for the management of a Plant within the goals and standards of the Company. A strategic and senior line-management position involving technical and administrative duties coupled with direct manufacturing and production control responsibilities. Position involves direct supervision over salary and hourly personnel, including departmental supervisors

Key Responsibilities

• Manages policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls and plant performance measures.
• Develops strategies, sets goals, and provides clear direction for the Houma team and facility.
• Oversees the daily control and monitoring of machining, finishing, and assembly of manufactured products to meet the quality required.
• Participates in management reviews of the quality system that includes the preparation, response and review of pertinent quality reports.
• Evaluates, develops and directs the implementation of production plans and personnel and equipment requirements as required to meet the goals and standards of the company. Track and report on the compliance of these goals and standards to upper management as needed.
• Responsible for supporting and implementing the company’s safety activities on the property as stipulated by the Company safety plan.
• Participates in operational and financial reviews. Maintains operational and capital budget performance for the Plant and the implementation of these budgets as approved by management.
• Oversees the maintenance and utilization of equipment, facilities, tooling and fixtures required in the manufacture of Company’s products.
• Signature authority for budgeted expenditures
  
  

Critical Competencies, Skills, And Knowledge

• Safety: Observes safety and security procedures. Ensures that Safety is the first goal in each task or decision. Leads by example.
• Language: Fluent in English.
• Threading or CNC: Knowledge of threading or CNC work.
• Judgment & Decision-Making: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Oral/Written Communication: Exhibits mastery communication skills. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before individuals or groups of customers, vendors, licensors, or employees of the organization. Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Analytical/Problem Solving: Collects and researched data. Works well in group problem solving situations. Demonstrates attention to detail. Reacts well under pressure.
• Digital: Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, order processing systems and manufacturing software or can demonstrate knowledge that is equivalent.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition. Develops and implements cost-saving measures.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Supports organization's goals and values.
• Customer Service: Responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Understanding/Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Diversity/Ethics: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values; treats people with respect; keeps commitments.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive working environment.
• Quality: Monitors own work to ensure quality. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Meets productivity standards; strives to increase productivity. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Adaptability/Dependability: Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  
  

Education, Training, And Certifications

• Associate degree or 10 years related technical experience. Education requirements may be satisfied through alternative education and/or previous job experience.
• Five (5) years supervisory experience in manufacturing, production control, engineering or quality, required. Experience with threading or CNC work, required. Premium threading experience, preferred. Two (2) years’ experience in manufacturing oilfield related products, preferred.
  
  

Work Environment

• Fully Onsite – Houma, LA
• Working indoor and outdoor, both outside and in warehouse
• May be in environments of excessive heat and/or humidity
• May be in environments that require sitting or standing for long periods of time