Manufacturing 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.