Truss Designer

Truss Plant ManagerThe Truss Plant Manager is responsible for the vision, strategy and leadership which drives the truss plant to achieve and maintain high standards of quality, customer satisfaction, delivery and manufacturing capabilities. Ensures performance and quality objectives are met while minimizing expenses. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.Requirements to be considered for this position:Bachelor's degree in business management, Construction Management or related field5+ years previous management experience in a truss manufacturing/construction related environmentStrong understanding of the production process and consumer use of trussesStrong knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvementsPossess knowledge in scheduling and shipping methodsAbility to use strong judgment in analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating problemsExceptional written and oral communication skillsProficient knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and OutlookResponsibilities of the Position:1. ManagementOversees all areas of the plant to ensure and maintain high standards of quality, safety and service.Develops and maintains budget for plant and carries out the plan to meet that budget.Sets the overall direction for the plant through long and short term goal planning.2. Staff DevelopmentIdentifies and implements training and development programs for all employees.Monitors employee performance and counsel employees on improvement opportunities to ensure standards are met.3. Production & SchedulingEnsures that production is on schedule and delivery timeframes are met and optimizes lead times.Partners with Plant Supervisors, Office Coordinators, Customer Service Representatives, Designers and Dispatchers to identify areas of improvement.Monitors cost of production and ensures that those costs are maintained.4. Inventory ControlEnsures inventory is properly accounted for and accurate.Responsible for properly delegating and overseeing all aspects of inventory according to policies and procedures.5. SafetyDirects and facilitates best practices to ensure safety standards are met during production.Ensures that all machines and equipment are properly used and maintained.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.