Plant Manager

## Plant ManagerApplylocations: Alexandria, LA: Woodworth, LA: Boyce, LA: Ball, LA: Lecompte, NJtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-101157**Job Description:**Wastequip is looking to hire a Plant Manager in our Alexandria, LA Location. Our Plant Manager is responsible for leading all activities of a high-performance manufacturing facility utilizing lean manufacturing principles and leadership to drive continuous and significant improvements in key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.Our **Plant Manager** is responsible for leading all activities of a high-performance **manufacturing** facility utilizing lean manufacturing principles and leadership to drive continuous and significant improvements in key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. **Responsibilities*** Leading, coaching, and developing direct reports* Championing a safety-first culture* Financial responsibility for entire operation, including + Analyzing financial statements + Developing product cost on labor, material, and overhead by product model + Achieving EBITDA margins and dollars set forth in AOP + Staying within budgets, on labor, material, and overhead + Controlling overhead costs, including - Variable costs - Fixed costs - Material cost - Labor cost - Direct, indirect, general, and administrative personnel* Developing annual operating plans and other financial reports* Justifying performance variances and implementing formal corrective action plans* Tracking throughput for on time delivery and work to meet customer’s requirements* Interacting with corporate personnel, engineering, sales and customers* Assuring that plant is complying with corporate processes, disciplines, and methodologies* Championing a continuous improvement environment by conducting Kaizen and other lean events in conjunction with the Operational Excellence team* Improving productivity through reduced cycle time and other lean processes* Monitoring purchasing costs, on material, tools and supplies* Controlling, monitoring, and adjusting inventory levels and staffing as required to meet current market conditions and forecasted plans* Supporting sales department in meeting customer’s delivery requirements* Traveling to other Wastequip locations, including group headquarters, as required**Qualifications*** Proven leadership in manufacturing operations management* 4 year college degree desired or a combination of equivalent experience and education* Knowledge of metal processing, Coil Leveling, shearing, punch press and Press breaks is preferred.* Knowledge of metal fabricating, mig welding and painting processes is preferred* Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred* Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint* Experience using ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365)* Strong leadership and coaching skills* Highly motivated and driven self–starter* Preferred- background in Electrical and Hydraulics #J-18808-Ljbffr