Plant Operations Manager

We are representing a globally recognized FORTUNE 500 industrial manufacturing organization who is actively seeking a Plant Operations Manager due to a recently announced retirement. Reporting to the VP/General Manager, this company was recently named as a TOP PLACES TO WORK predicated on company culture, benefit/compensation, and employee satisfaction.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Reporting to the General Manager, this candidate will lead (7) direct reports over an 650 employee/$300M operation.
• Complete ownership over meeting manufacturing deliverables and budget.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with company and department business plan goals.
• Establish Production KPI's, and deliverables
• Direct and drive the utilization of problem solving methods for related plant and customer issues.
• Direct department process improvements and corrective actions.
• Provide key input into the development of the department strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support the department business plan goals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration. MBA/Masters Degree considered a plus.
• Candidate should have at least 5+ years of Plant Operations Leadership experience within manufacturing environment.
• Profit/Loss and/or budgetary ownership
• Candidate should be well versed in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Continuous Improvement with strong approach to problem solving