Plant Manager - Troy

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Plant Manager - Troy

Plant Information: The Troy plant is a multi-shift operation responsible for precision machining and assembly of tight tolerance components in a clean and controlled environment using the latest technology in machine tools, automation, connected factory, and quality control systems.

Position Overview: The Troy Plant Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of plant operations to ensure a safe, productive, and high-performing manufacturing environment. The Plant Manager leads all aspects of plant operations including safety, quality, employee development, operational and financial performance, supply chain effectiveness, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and problem-solving across production, maintenance, manufacturing engineering, and support functions. Success in this position requires strong communication, operational and financial acumen, the ability to develop people and future leaders, and a commitment to delivering customer satisfaction through reliable execution, operational excellence, cost management, and strategic growth initiatives. The Plant Manager is also the key contact for all community related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Excellence
• Safety culture and accountability
• Incident reporting, investigation and problem solving
• Safety training and audits
• Risk identification and mitigation

People & Organizational Development
• Employee engagement
• Retention and turnover
• Cross-training, skill development and leadership development
• Succession planning
• Performance management

Quality & Customer Satisfaction
• Quality planning
• First-pass yield and defect prevention
• Problem solving using root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Process and quality system standardization

Operational Performance & Reliability
• Ensure process is running as designed
• Efficiency maximization and improvement 
• Interruption identification and problem solving using visial managment 
• Downtime reduction through preventive maintenance
• Schedule attainment and on-time delivery
• Capacity utilization and constraint management

Financial Performance & Cost Management
• Capital and expense budget management
• Labor cost control and overtime management
• Material utilization
• Maintenance spending
• Expense control and cost reduction initiatives

Supply Chain & Inventory Management
• Material availability and supplier performance
• Inventory management and accuracy
• Supply chain risk management and purchasing coordination
• Logistics and transportation
• Demand and production alignment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with emphasis on all areas of communication and presenting.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business.
• Eight to fifteen years of prior management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding and previous operational experience in lean six sigma methodologies.
• Good computer skills.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities