The Plant GM sets policies and makes decisions guiding productivity, quality, and cost efficiency of plant operations. Directs, manages, and optimizes the overall operations of one or more plants or other production facilities. Being a Plant GM leads the development and deployment of manufacturing practices focused on quality and continuous improvement. Establish systems to collect metrics, analyze productivity and set performance targets that will meet revenue and cost goals. In addition, Plant GM ensures robust plant safety and security procedures and training are in place and that operation ...s are in compliance with all required regulations. Leads any labor relations activities involving the plant. Directs plant level support functions including finance, engineering, materials, quality assurance, and human resources to ensure alignment with overall plant operations. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Typically reports to top management. The Plant GM manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as a Plant GM typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.More Show Less
