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Plant Manager

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Job Description

The Plant Manager will oversee operations at a single industrial manufacturing facility, reporting directly to the CEO. This role is responsible for leading production teams to achieve high efficiency, quality, and safety standards. A key focus is driving continuous improvement initiatives through effective resource allocation, compliance monitoring, and ensuring optimal performance of plant machinery.

 

Responsibilities

  • Oversee production activities to meet operational targets
  • Maintain rigorous quality assurance standards
  • Lead and develop production teams for peak performance
  • Implement and enforce comprehensive safety protocols
  • Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency
  • Train staff, run shift huddles, and mentor team leads on problem-solving
  • Monitor and ensure regulatory compliance and internal standards
  • Coordinate regular equipment maintenance to maximize uptime

 

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing management
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Lean Manufacturing experience

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Operations Management experience
  • Project Management skills
  • Strong team leadership abilities
  • Effective communication skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude

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