Essex Furukawa strives to push the boundaries of what is possible by creating magnet wire solutions that enable our customers' innovations and exceed expectations. Our team provides products and services to some of the world's leading automotive, energy, and industrial manufacturers. With over a century of experience, Essex Furukawa is leading the charge to power new technologies in electric vehicles, grid modernization, and sustainability.

The Plant Manager is responsible for efficiently managing all aspects of plant operations working within the Essex Furukawa structure and partnering with other departments in the organization to achieve the best production, financial, and organizational results. The Plant Manager is responsible for developing and creating a collaborative environment of continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Operations to create Best-In-Class magnet wire operations through the use of Lean/Six Sigma tools with focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost improvements.
• Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Ensure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while insuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations.
• Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports the company’s overall strategic initiatives.
• Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need.
• Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact based problem solving.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume. Understand the overall financial health of the plant and how to positively impact profit, margins, etc.
• Partner with Human Resources to address grievances and create a positive, collaborative working relationship with all employees.
• Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employees in an engaged and participative working environment.
• Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
• Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production and production management concepts.

SKILLS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Competencies include:
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Business Savvy
• Coaching and developing others
• Customer Focus
• Compelling Communication
• Driving for Results
• Facilitating Change
• Innovation
• Leading Teams
• Operational Decision Making
• Lean Manufacturing implementation
• Strong engineering and manufacturing knowledge and demonstrated skills.
• Financial acumen.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Advanced degree preferred
• Progressive experience in Operations Management with a minimum of 7 years experience in a manufacturing environment in a management role
• Preferred manufacturing experience in the wire/cable industry, insulation processing, steel industry or other related field
• Preferred experience with implement Lean and Six Sigma value added solutions

SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.