What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Wastequip?
The Plant Manager will oversee all operational aspects of our Salisbury facility, leading cross-functional teams to drive results in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. This individual will also be responsible for managing the manufacturing department, production planning, financial performance, and employee development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the daily plant and manufacturing department operations, including welding, fabrication, painting, installation and many more.
- Champion a safety-first culture across the plant.
- Coach, develop, and manage direct reports to drive accountability and high performance.
- Maintain full financial responsibility for plant operations including development of annual operating plans, budgets, and performance metrics.
- Oversee production planning, tracking throughput to meet customer delivery requirements and quality standards.
- Monitor and adjust inventory levels and staffing based on current demand and forecasted needs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant efficiency and reduce waste.
- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure delivery commitments and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and corporate standards.
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
- Dynamic, cross-functional leader with a strong bias for action and results.
- Proven track record of driving performance through team engagement and process improvement.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex production issues in real time.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and effective in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional service and proactively resolving issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field (preferred).
- Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, scheduling, safety, and quality systems.
- Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in waste equipment or heavy-duty manufacturing a plus.
