Headquartered in Western Michigan, Bata Plastics, Inc. is a family owned and operated business established in 1985. We offer a full-service recycling partnership with companies to help reduce costs, develop an environmental management system, and accomplish our mission to conserve our resources and protect our environment for future generations.

Bata Plastics buys surplus and rejected parts of postindustrial plastics from manufacturers and scrap dealers. We tailor our services to fit our customer's needs offering complete “closed loop “recycling solutions.

With innovative thinking in production and effective buying/selling in the marketplace, the company has grown in 35 years from two to 84 employees, a 30,000 square foot to 120,000 square foot Silver LEED Certified Grand Rapids facility, and one tractor with 12 trailers to three tractors with 115 trailers and added a second 100,000 sq. ft. bldg. in Toledo, OH.

Creative development, compensation for plastic scrap, careful production, and supplying a second-generation plastic for continued use in the marketplace has saved millions of pounds of plastic from entering landfills. Together, employees at Bata Plastics Grand Rapids, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio facilities recycle nearly nine million pounds of plastic every year—an environmental impact that translates to saving enough electricity to power the average home for 856,464 days!

As a people-first company, passionate about continuous improvement, Bata Plastics, Inc. is proud to provide our employees access to the resources, training and developmental opportunities that empower success today, while growing professionally and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.

Position Overview

The Plant Manager is a hands-on, proactive, strategic thinker whose skills contribute to the efficient, systematic, and profitable operation of the company’s production department. The Plant Manager is responsible for achieving the forecasted production levels of quality product while ensuring a safe work environment. The position provides overall leadership and direction to direct reports responsible for production; leading, directing, and participating in all production, safety, housekeeping, and training activities of production employees to safely ensure on-time production and delivery of quality products. The Plant Manager leads and develops the production team using Lean Manufacturing principles. The position is responsible for implementing strategies to increase efficiency, maintain quality, and ensure continuous improvement. The Plant Manager is a production professional responsible for ensuring that all daily operations of the plant run smoothly and effectively. Focus on operational excellence and cost reduction are to be achieved by employing best practices across the plant to realize consistent business results. Drives a culture of "Work Hard, Work Safe, Work with Respect" with actions and words every day; encouraging the team to "Do What is Right, Not What is Easy - the First Time."

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Safety, Grounds, Housekeeping

· Commits to plant safety policies and procedures and ensures compliance with all company, local, state, and federal policies, and regulations.

· Ensures that all employees are properly trained in safety and that there is a continuous and daily effort to ensure compliance with all OSHA/MIOSHA safety standards.

· Always ensures that there is a clean and organized manufacturing work environment.

· Performs routine safety checks on equipment; ensures production machinery complies with professional and safety standards.

· Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and safety testing.

· Oversees grounds keeping to ensure the facility’s outdoor areas are neat, presentable, and compliant with local, state and federal requirements.

Production

· Responsible for the daily production operations of the company and all its components including production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.

· Continuously evaluates plans and resources to maximize production capability to ensure the plant is reaching its goals to ensure delivery of high-quality products that meet customers’ needs.

· Ensures appropriate production rate and achievement of targeted levels of daily and weekly volume of quality product is produced, and that inventory and shipment targets are met, reducing delivery delays.

· Identifies any bottlenecks or delays in production; ensures necessary labor, materials, and other resources are available to relieve production bottlenecks and delays.

· Uses production planning and scheduling to limit materials shortages.

· Collaborates with leadership team to verify, review, maintain, and report on materials and production inventories.

· Completes hands-on maintenance tasks and schedules maintenance and repair of machines, production tools, and equipment used in the production process to avoid downtime or delays.

· Determines labor needs to meet production goals.

· Minimizes downtime; addresses issues by establishing root cause and coordinating with leadership team for solutions.

· Works with leadership team to implement new or revise current products, services, and procedures: labeling, packaging, costing, etc.

· Manages material usage, production output, labor cost, and scrap rate.

· Ensures the proper staging of material at each work center for continuous production of quality product across all shifts.

· Schedules run orders for all machines.

· Schedules blade changes and equipment cleaning.

· Oversees the plant’s shipping and receiving functions.

· Develops systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.

· Produces monthly reports of labor, material, and machine efficiency; reviews reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

· Recommends optimal production solutions and equipment needs.

· Collects and reviews data to reduce inefficiencies and waste.

· Identifies and recommends cost controls and other improvements to production processes.

· Collaborates with finance department to allocate resources effectively; creates and implements budgets and strategies (using forecasting models) in alignment with the company’s annual strategic plan, discusses with leadership team and adjusts as needed to achieve goals.

· Stays up to date with latest production management best practices, concepts, trends, and technology.

Quality

· Ensures implementation of quality standards; maintains and improves process efficiency and quality standards adherence.

· Regularly reviews customer complaints and corrective action requirements.

· Collaborates with sales department to identify and resolve quality concerns.

· Holds regular meetings and reviews to ensure quality systems are working as intended and to facilitate corrective actions wherever necessary.

· Develops and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Employee Training and Development

· Builds and maintains a trusting relationship with employees.

· Implements tactics aligned with strategic initiatives, providing a clear sense of direction and focus.

· Assists with, develops, or prepares and updates, all operations procedure manuals and ensures compliance with related policies.

· Ensures all employees are trained in their core responsibilities and know how to execute their job duties.

· Responsible for staff adherence and improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles.

· Ensures proper training on setup, quick cleans, and full cleans to ensure equipment is always in running order; continuously evaluates ways to surpass standards.

· Collaborates with human resource department to determine Key Performance Measures (KPIs) and measures them regularly.

· Communicates with employees about performance expectations.

· Evaluates employee performance and motivates to achieve peak productivity.

· Addresses employees’ issues or grievances in alignment with company policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

· 10 years’ experience working in a plant / production environment (manufacturing) .

· 5 years’ experience in a management / supervisory role

· Previous working experience as a Plant Manager required. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Plant Manager or equivalent Leadership role preferred.

· Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business management or administration, industrial management, engineering, logistics, supply chain or related field preferred.

· Experience working in recycling or plastics production preferred.

Language Skills:

· The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.

· Ability to clearly and effectively present information to all levels of Company employees, as well as individuals outside of the company by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person as required.

· Excellent written and verbal communication

Mathematical Skills:

· Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, discounts, area, and volume, to practical situations and perform any necessary calculations.

· Ability to interpret financial data to set production goals.

Reasoning Ability:

· Ability to quickly define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw solid conclusions, and effectively respond to and resolve complex problems.

· Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables to develop effective and efficient operating procedures and processes.

Personal Qualities:

· Willingness to work side by side with production staff when needed.

· Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

· Proactive problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Approachable, confident, energetic, outgoing, and personable.

· Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills; persuasive leadership skills and a desire to coach and train.

· Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.

· Assures quality by producing and expecting accurate and thorough work.

· Consistently works to improve personal processes and procedures.

· Demonstrates integrity by being accountable for actions, keeping commitments, and speaking honestly with others.

· Desires to meet and exceed internal and external customer expectations.

· Excellent planning, organizing and prioritizing skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong supervisory and leadership skills; demonstrated experience and ability to lead a team.

· Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)

· Detailed knowledge of plant and manufacturing operations; extensive knowledge of operations and production management.

· Extensive knowledge of manufacturing requirements and planning.

· Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise

· Mechanical inclination and strong technical ability; must possess troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

· Able to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels (customers, employees, contractors)

· Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes

· Possess working knowledge or personal computer, in particular proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Additional Skills Required

· Able to effectively manage multiple tasks.

· Possess strong organizational skills.

Work Hours and Benefits

Monday – Friday 6:30 am-3:30 pm (may need to arrive earlier or stay later as needed; must be flexible to work an alternate schedule as required).

Employees receive competitive wages and a benefits package that may include:

• health, dental, vision, life and supplemental life insurance

• short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Simple IRA to support employees’ savings toward long-term financial goals

• paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Ready to Apply?

Click the application link or fax, email, mail, or drop off your application and resume to:

Web Site: https://bataplastics.com/careers/

FAX: (616) 452-5301

Email: hr@bataplastics.com

Mail: 1001 40th Street SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Bata Plastics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)
• Plant management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Warehouse supervisor: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Toledo, OH 43614: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person