Director of Plant Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: The Director of Plant Operations directs and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality and environmental health and safety. Daily collaboration with department leaders to satisfy customer needs is required. A large part of this job is working with people and the ability to motivate their team.??

Essential Job Functions:? The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.?

• Direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality, shipping and receiving, physical security, and environmental health and safety.
• Coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental leaders to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Develop and control profits, plans, and budget and manage with KPI’s and metrics.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or adjust plant facilities and equipment as necessary.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives.
• Implement and maintain preventive maintenance program.
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Provide direction, development, and leadership to team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Five years of plant/general management experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Card manufacturing or printing experience is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing concepts
• Excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills
• Advanced math and reading skills

Physical Requirements:

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 job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, and comprehend. The employee is required to stand and/or sit for extended periods, walk, and use hands for grasping and fine manipulation. The employee will be required to reach with hands and arms and must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus and distinguish colors and text from one another.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics 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 job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in an indoor setting with variable temperature conditions. The employee may be exposed to minimal chemical smells and paper dust. The employee must be prepared to respond to emergencies should they occur. The noise level in the environment is usually low to moderate.