SR Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING!!!

Senior Plant Manager

Location: Swainsboro, GA

Pay: Salary

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Manager, who reports directly to the Executive Vice President, will oversee, and guide all operational activities for a specific manufacturing business unit. This role is crucial in cultivating and promoting a culture that places a high value on personnel through open and transparent communication, ensuring active employee participation. The Plant Manager will spearhead efforts towards continuous improvement,safetyand cost reduction, while also assessing andallocatingboth human and financial resources to support the strategic plan effectively.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 7-10 years’ experience in a leadership role within aprogressivemanufacturing environment.
• Degree / Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Experience and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practises and disciplines
• Must be proficient with MS office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and understand technical concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability toanticipateproblems, and how solutions will affect others. Gather information prior to making decisions, weigh alternatives againstobjectives, and arrive at a reasonable solution.
• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions.
• Strong leadership skills providing clear expectations and responsibilities
• Willingness to travel and work overtime asrequired
• Must bea strong teamplayer and able to work well with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Maintenance or mechanical skills would be considered an asset
• French and/or Spanish speaking would be considered an asset

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direction and guidance for overall manufacturing facility operations. Guide development and deployment of annual business plans and annual budget.
• Ensure culture and values are continually supported and enhanced through leadership example. Direct all aspects of the manufacturing facility communications to insure employees understand their respective role inattainingbusiness goals.Communicate annual plan, change to plan and progress to strategic objectives.
• Maintain or develop progress reports toobjectivesand key metrics toExecutive Vice President
• Improve preventive quality, customer delivery service and reduce costsutilizingknowledge of Continuous Improvement (CI)program and internal resources.Lead cost reductions and continuous improvement initiatives in the plant.Participate on management, improvement, and project teams.
• Ensure the Plant operations and policies are compliant with Company policy and applicable federal andstateregulations.
• Act as a liaison between the Plant and other Departments within theAssembled Patio Door (APD) division, along with corporate headquarters.
• Act as a liaison betweenthe Plant and external Customers; ability to develop and foster customer and sales relationships
• Inventory management reporting and cycle counts.Accuracy,agingand inventory turn management.
• Monthly Operating Report (MOR) submissions– monthly task
• Scheduling andPast Dueoversight,managementand reporting – daily tasks
• KPI management (Plant On-Time & Complete,Customer On-Time & Complete,DirectLabour %,Inventory Management targets,OperationalExpenses)
• ExecuteStrategic Plan initiativesoutlined in Company Annual Plan

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to lead people in a team environment and work cross functionally.
• Ability to support project implementations (Plant and R&D)and Continuous Improvementinitiatives.
• Follow verbal and writteninstructions.
• Inventory management and cycle counts
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and respond quickly to changingpriorities.
• Ability to contribute innovative and constructive ideas forimprovement.

AUTHORITY

• To reject product due topoor quality/ quality defects.
• Todeterminedisposition of a non-conforming product (e.g. rework, scrap, etc.).
• Inspect anddeterminethat reworked product is suitable for re-release.
• Accept or reject material based on quality
• Hiring and termination of employees
• To approve vacation requests
• To shift the plant load asrequired
• Profit & Loss (P&L)management

Apply Today:

Call: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Email Resume to: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

#SSLI

#SSLIP