Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Location: Tulsa, OK, US, 74037 Work Arrangement: Onsite

TWG is the group name we use to refer to the industry's foremost producers of quality winches, hoists, gear drives and electronic monitoring systems for global industrial applications. The seven brands comprising TWG include Tulsa Winch, Rufnek, Greer, dp Winch, Gear Products, Pullmaster and LANTEC. Operating from the Jenks, Oklahoma facility are the Tulsa Winch, Rufnek, Greer, dp Winch and Gear Products brands with Pullmaster and LANTEC brands operating from the Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. By drawing upon the talent of our dedicated employees and the strengths of these brands, TWG has become known around the world for providing innovative products and solutions designed and manufactured to high quality standards and delivered to our customers on time. The products and solutions produced by TWG find their way into diverse applications including onshore oil and gas, the utility industry, commercial and governmental towing and recovery, construction and offshore cranes, marine applications including fishing and cargo handling, forestry and mining applications and a myriad of other construction applications. We feel that our success is directly attributable to the creativity, commitment and enthusiasm of our employees.

This position is accountable to the Director, Operations to manage all aspects of production in the Jenks plant which will include areas of Manufacturing, Safety, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement.

Essential Responsibilities:

Manufacturing

• Responsible for ensuring that manufacturing team members meet site goals and objectives.
• Drive execution of site improvement plans aligned with Dover's Operational Model (aka, 0DOVER), help set manufacturing improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are clear, provide resources and remove obstacles to ensure success.
• Lead significant projects and improvement initiatives, including project scheduling and planning, budgeting, and control.
• Design and implement improvement strategies for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, productivity, and maintenance.
• Participate in the establishment of annual operating plans.
• Ensure tracking and use of key performance indicators to promote improved business results.
• Understand and implement ISO 9000 procedures related to the role and responsibilities of the Manufacturing Manager position.
• Maintain compliance to ISO Quality Standard.
• Align manufacturing initiatives to achieve quality assurance objectives.
• Support quality assurance measures designed to prevent or eliminate defects.
• Ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.
• Employ continuous improvement systems and tools to improve processes, results, and culture.
• Model, mentor, and drive ownership of continuous improvement mindset throughout Jenks workforce.
• Utilize visual daily management to communicate and improve manufacturing performance.

Safety

• Oversee the practice of all health and safety procedures, ensuring that safety is a core value.
• Ensure safe operation of the plant and equipment and comply with all legal, legislative, and corporate safety requirements.
• Assist, plan, and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Advise Director, Operations on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
• Maintain safety files and records.
• Conduct post-accident investigations and prepare reports identifying possible accident causes and hazards for use by employees and senior management.
• Assist in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
• Enforce safety and housekeeping practices.
• Assist and maintain environmental reports including Storm water permits, Air Emissions, etc.

Maintenance

• Ensure maximum efficient operation of facilities and equipment, as well as the care of all grounds and support equipment, through the direction of a technical support staff made up of supervisors, technicians, custodians, and the purchase of necessary outside technical and non-technical support services.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise machine and/or building maintenance schedules and activities.
• Execute maintenance improvement plans, set improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are clear, provide resources and remove obstacles to ensure success.
• Recommend equipment modification for upgrades.
• Set priorities for maintenance projects and work orders.
• May assist with and/or manage alterations or modifications to existing facilities.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule maintenance employees.
• Coordinate all ordering of parts and services that will maintain or improve machines and the facility cost effectively.

Qualifications/Requirements: University (Degree); in area of specialty; 4 to 7 years successful experience, 4 years minimum experience in an operations management role; or equivalent successful combination of education and experience. Must be able to travel as required and/or directed. Work Arrangement : Onsite

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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