Manufacturing Plant Manager

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Position Summary: The Plant Manager is responsible for project management, labor force utilization, process troubleshooting and leadership to the production, maintenance, engineering and warehouse team to drive continuous improvement in the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         Evaluates Direct and coordinate plant production, operations, and personnel.

·         Monitors production and facilities equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations.

·         Analyzes production, maintenance, and inventory reports to ensure optimal plant operation.

·         Leads efficient new design and/or corrective action implementation projects and provides continuous improvement ideas via Six Sigma practices.

·         Troubleshoots electrical and controls related issues for equipment and the facilities.

·         Provides engineering technical support across departments including but not limited to PLC code, electrical controls, process, and warehouse equipment.

·         Manages employee work schedules for workforce optimization.

·         Writes procedures to ensure proper processes are followed.

·         Directs preventive maintenance and safety programs.

·         Performs every aspect of the job following safety rules and policies.

·         Ensures adherence to company policy with verbal or written warnings.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Managing Customer Focus - Develops new approaches to meeting customer needs. Establishes customer service standards. Monitors customer satisfaction. Promotes customer focus. Provides training in customer service delivery.

Managing People - Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth. Includes subordinates in planning. Makes self-available to subordinates. Provides direction and gains compliance. Provides regular performance feedback. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities.

Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

·         Master's degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability:

·         Read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries. Write speeches and articles using innovative techniques. Make persuasive presentations on complex topics to management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Ability:

·         Apply advanced concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Apply operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, test reliability/validity, variance analysis, correlation technique, sampling theory and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability:

·         Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

·         Microsoft Office

Certificates and Licenses:

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

·         Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise other employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate. 

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.