Plant Manager

**Title: Plant Manager **Reports to: Vice President of ManufacturingJob Purpose: Ultimately responsible for all operational processes and metrics related to the day-to-day operations of two Phoenix Stamping Group plants.Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Implement strategy for plant specific operational management:Manage Plant Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Material Handling departments to meet or exceed company objectives for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.Champion the plants safety program as committee member and help lead root cause and corrective action measures associated with identified opportunities for improvement.Coordinate statutory training and compliance.Build and monitor production schedules to ensure they are aligned with customer demand and inventory goals.Understand and impact plant OEE metrics to include productivity and/or efficiency to positively impact OTD, plant output, and variable labor on the P&L.Manage shipping and receiving processes, inventory management including cycle counts, and material handling equipment maintenance.Support equipment installations and facility layout projects by coordinating on-site and contractor resources and overseeing timely execution of project plans.Audit compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to minimize production of defective parts and avoid cost related to poor quality events.Review all quality metrics with plant leaders to identify root cause and implement effective corrective actions.Periodically evaluate staffing levels to ensure human resources are adequate and properly positioned to support current and future production requirements.Oversee the professional development and evaluation of Supervisors, Leads, and direct/indirect labor.Identify operator development opportunities and enlist appropriate personnel to assist in development and implementation of training programs to support growth and development.Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive 6S and visual factory tools and continually monitor their effectiveness.Maintain knowledge and awareness of contemporary operational theory and methods and provide suitable interpretation to all relevant personnel.Understand, budget, and manage requisite plant P&L in order to impact relevant accounts including variable labor and operating expenses.Manage plant Quick and Easy Kaizen (QEK) program to support quarterly QEK metric.*Plan, implement, and support operational improvementsPromote Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques in all production and related processes to increase efficiency and minimize operating costs.Use process to gather data and systematically solve problems.Actively solicit suggestions and utilize the experience of all employees to develop and implement improvements.Operate within Company Parameters:Champion continuous improvement efforts through knowledge and awareness, training, procurement, and process improvement.Maintains an organized, clean, and safe work area using 6S guidelines and participates in audits as requiredLiaise with other functional groups and departments to support operational capabilities, changes, and improvements and to communicate timelines and deliverables to complete projects on time.Ensure activities meet and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of careExecute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and proceduresKey Measures of Success:Safety Recordables (RIR)OEEContinuous Improvement Activity (6S, QEK)Quality Metrics (COPQ)OTDOperating Expense to BudgetGross Margin %Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a technical fieldMinimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environmentBackground in metal stamping and metal fabrication manufacturing preferredKnowledge of principles and practices of lean manufacturingP&L experience to understand and positively impact financial performanceExperience maintaining quality systems (ISO 9001:2015 preferred)Excellent analytical, organizational, and computer skills including data analysis from Excel and ERP reportingDemonstrated ability to schedule within and through ERP systemsExceptional communication skills and leadership experienceYou should be proficient in:Leadership / People ManagementContinuous ImprovementStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Supervisory ExperienceOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)Production OptimizationLean Manufacturing PrinciplesCoaching and Mentoring ExperienceOperational Metrics & KPI ManagementERP & MRP SystemsProduction Planning & SchedulingInventory Management & ControlWorkplace Safety & EHS ManagementScheduling ExperienceBudgeting / Forecasting ExperienceMachines & technologies you'll use:MIG WelderThread Gauges (GO/NO-GO)CNC Laser CutterPunch PressPress BrakeStamping PressCold Heading MachineRobotic WelderERP SoftwareCalipers and MicrometersIndustrial Robot #J-18808-Ljbffr