Plant Manager - Goshen, Indiana

Plant Manager - Goshen, Indiana

Category: Manufacturing Location: Goshen, IN, US, 46526 NIBCO is a recognized leader in the flow control industry. Headquartered in Northern Indiana, with a manufacturing history that spans over a century, NIBCO operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, as well as Mexico and Poland. NIBCO is known by our customers for exceptional quality, commitment to on-time delivery, and outstanding product innovation. Setting us apart from our competitors is our people. If you're looking for a place where your hard work and great ideas make a difference--NIBCO is the place for you.

Position Info

This position is responsible for providing strong leadership for the plant operations to optimize performance for the NIBCO supply chain in terms of safety, service, quality, and cost. Provide effective direction for production activities while driving continuous improvement in all phases of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Strive for safety excellence by promoting a culture in which safety and health are fully integrated into the business. Make it clear to everyone that safety is a core value of the organization through strong, visible, and engaged leadership.
• Champion a continuous improvement culture ensuring everyone's engagement, commitment, and trust.
• Develop systems and processes to track and optimize productivity and standards to meet established metrics and performance targets.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Develop and lead plant associates to ensure location meets goals of company.
• Coordinate with Product Development, Sales, Marketing, and Distribution to ensure customer requirements and expectations are met.
• Lead Lean Enterprise transformation, maintaining strong base of existing knowledge and of developing technologies. Initiate process management techniques.

Experience

Prefer candidates with prior plant manager / leadership experience. Experience in plastic injection molding highly desirable. Lean manufacturing experience a plus.

Education

Basic (Required) Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Experience with Servant Leadership style of leadership. Minimum 10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum 5 years of manager of people experience. Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship on a continual and on-going basis. Preferred Qualifications Previous plant management experience. Previous experience in plastic injection molding.

Training and Skills

Demonstrated ability in leadership is required. Prefer 5+ years' experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain Management, including line operation responsibilities.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers. Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times. Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery.

NIBCO is committed to equal opportunity employment. It is the policy of NIBCO to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Quality Products Since 1904

A recognized brand leader bringing flow control products and technologies to market, NIBCO has a history of success and innovation in the plumbing industry. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, we operate multiple manufacturing plants and distribution centers strategically located throughout the United States and globally, and offer more than 36,000 SKUs, including our NIBCO® family brands, Webstone®, Chemtrol® and Sure Seal®. Today, NIBCO is a fifth-generation, family- and associate-owned business. Since 1904, we've pioneered many quality products and processes.