Plant Manager

Job Description This position is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation, leadership and management of a manufacturing plant. This position reports to the Director of Operations and regularly reports on plant performance. Direct reports to this position include all plant salaried staff including but not limited to Operations Manager, Quality Manager, Engineer / Maintenance Manager, Process Improvement, etc. Indirect reports include all hourly employees at the plant. Prioritize Employee Safety and Safety Compliance Ensure product quality and customer satisfaction with order fulfillment Continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and management methods to generate improved plant performance and workflow optimization and efficiencies Responsible for plant engineering and maintenance (equipment and facilities) Responsible for inventory and materials management Capital planning and implementation Overall budget, spending, and headcount Assess and manage salaried staff and hourly employees within the plant Requirements College degree in Engineering or Business typically required. A minimum of 10 years of plant management level experience in high volume, fast-paced manufacturing and operations. Well-rounded operations management experience including a deep understanding and experience with operations tactics, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement, strategies and best practices and process discipline. Knowledge of production processes, raw materials, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Track record of excellent judgment and decision-making ability. Ability to successfully work to reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required. Ability to effectively set and communicate expectations & directives to manufacturing staff. Results driven, analytical, self-motivated and detail oriented with the ability to logically identify alternative solutions or approaches to complex problems. Demonstrated presentation skills, as this role will be interfacing with executive level management, along with large customers. Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work. Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr