What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Wieland?
Overview
Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!
Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.
Wieland's Cultural Values
Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.
Wieland is hiring a Plant Manager. The Plant Manager is responsible for managing the operational results of the manufacturing facilities for Wieland in Verona, VA, including day-to-day areas of safety, quality, delivery, and the financial performance of the reporting departments. In addition, the Plant Manager is responsible for executing the Business Unit’s strategies to achieve the goals of the entity, implementing the company’s vision, and driving continuous improvement for future growth and success of the company. This role is located in Verona, VA, and will be on-site.
Responsibilities
Plant Manager Responsibilities:
- Production Leads
- Purchasing
- Planning & Scheduling
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
Plant Manager Qualifications:
- Working within Wieland’s operating philosophy, reinforce Wieland’s culture and values to optimize behavioral and performance expectations. Ensure the organizational structure and policies support this cultural framework.
- Maintain a safe working environment for all employees by adhering to company policies and regulatory guidelines for environmental, health and safety.
- Support execution of capital projects and plans, both driven from the site’s operational needs and the strategic needs of Wieland.
- Review appropriate inventory levels and materials necessary for manufacturing. Approve high value inventory purchases.
- Continuously reduce costs and improve performance throughout all aspects of the business
- Help evaluate potential product development projects and support implementation, as needed.
- Achieve and/or exceed budgeted turnover and EBITDA results.
- Satisfy customer expectations for quality, delivery and performance of products and services.
- Assure performance to annual operational performance objectives of the organization.
- Align entity’s results and strategy with the overall corporate strategic vision.
- Reinforce the company’s core cultural values and set a positive personal example to the team to optimize behavioral and performance expectations.
- Develop employees to foster continuous improvement.
- Allocate resources effectively and develop employee skills to have a highly flexible workforce.
- Ensure retention of key members, identify, and develop new talents of the core operating team.
- Align priorities, communicate expectations and progress, and effectively manage individuals as well as team performance.
- Monitor KPI’s and trigger corrective and improvement actions on a continuous basis.
- Additional responsibilities as directed by the Director of Operations.
Qualifications
Joining Wieland’s team gives you…
- Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
- Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution match.
- Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
- Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000 employees worldwide and 40 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
- Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
- Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.
Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.