Plant Manager

PLANT MANAGER

WE ARE LOOKING FOR 3 PLANT MANAGERS : Gary, IN; Osceola, AR; Washington, PA

These Plant Managers will manage and oversee all aspects of plant operations (safety, quality, production etc.) as well as P&L. They will oversee securing customer contracts and new business opportunities. They combine business knowledge with technical knowledge to optimize profitability and efficiency when it comes to the related products and/or services.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify, implement, and support safety, environmental, lean manufacturing, quality, and process improvements.
• Directly supervisor employees in HR, Accounting, Purchasing and Operations.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; address complaints and resolving problems.
• Lead teams in achieving performance goals associated with safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Allocate and manage resources (labor, capacity, and materials) to optimize productivity.
• Participate in product team meetings to help effectively improve product line performance and strategic planning.
• Demonstrate initiative and willingness to find improvements using Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to respond quickly to a shifting reality and adjust initiatives and priorities accordingly.

Qualifications/Skills:

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience in manufacturing/machine shop environment.
• Must have experience leading teams within a steel/machining environment.
• P&L experience.
• Experience using Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Leadership experience in a union environment.
• Must have experience within a continuous casting environment.
• Providing leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to operations employees.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Organizational skills and the flexibility to juggle a variety of functions and projects.
• Sales background a plus.