HTI is seeking a Plant Manager for a Fortune 500 flooring manufacturer in the Olympia, WA area. This organization is not only known for their commitment to quality, but also their dedication to their employees. For over 20 years this company has produced some of the best-known brands in the industry with a continued focus on growth and innovation.

What They Offer:

• Full benefits package – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k Match

What You Need:

• At least 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting (production supervisor/manager, manufacturing manager, etc.)
• Vibrant, hands-on leader who motivates a team
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Methodologies
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience

What Your Role Will Look Like:

The Plant Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient operations of the plant, including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, materials, planning, production, quality, etc. Ensures plant performance meets divisional goals and provides for the right skills mix and production processes to meet or exceed internal and external customer requirements and specifications

• Directs the indirect labor, direct labor, fixed and variable cost reduction programs, establishes and communicates specific objectives and goals for each subordinate unit; maintains a skilled and motivated workforce to meet the current and future needs of the plant.
• Works with plant management teams to plan, develop and control operations, budgets, and resources to ensure the most cost-effective production of high-quality products for delivery to customers.
• Assures the availability of material to meet manufacturing plans consistent with customer needs, inventory restraints and profit requirements by managing the materials function including imports, purchasing, inventory control and planning.
• Directs all logistics function from inbound freight, receiving, warehousing, line stock, project inventory, work in progress, stock in progress, work order management through outbound freight, etc. for all functional areas.
• Actively participates on strategic planning meetings and projects addressing issues related to labor, manufacturing process and material requirements based on forecasts of product demand, technology changes, changes in productivity, supplier capacity, industry trends, performance measures, goals, and results, etc.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to enhance production technology, process flows, operating and tactical plans to improve efficiency, product quality and manage cost.