Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

PLANT MANAGER The Plant Manager oversees all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed, as well as develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity. Responsibilities Manage HC and people to keep the plant running smoothly and with a highly motivated team. Planning, organizing, directing, and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations. Increasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards Responsibility for production output, product quality and on-time shipping Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results. Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus. Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions. Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff. Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime. Commit to plant safety procedures. Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets. Influence and learn from below. Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts. Qualifications Proven work experience as a Plant Manager Proven managerial experience. Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources) Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes. Computer literacy Ability to create accountability and to lead by example. Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills BS degree in Business Management or related field Bilingual: English and Spanish (required). Physical requirements Ability to move around the facility, stand/sit for long periods of time, and occasionally lift. Manual dexterity to operate machinery controls, handle tools and perform tasks that require motor skills. Visual and auditory acuity to be able to see and hear warning signs, alarms and machinery sounds. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including long hours and multitasking