Plant Manager

Oversee functional areas of plant operation including production, materials, purchasing, and manufacturing engineering. Identifies problems and develops plans to improve uses of materials, machines, and employees as well as all related processes. Ensures safety and success in the work environment. Essential Functions: Lead a manufacturing operation that exhibits continuous improvement measured by on-time delivery, productivity, safety, quality, and cost containment. Manage, implement and improve systems to streamline and maintain proper shop floor controls including production scheduling, reporting, inventory control and performance measurements. Reviews production and operating reports to resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Identifies potential problems and takes corrective action. Maintain a sustainable organization that encourages teamwork, safety-first attitude and quality system compliance. Identify areas of employee development and provide training. Ensure administration of policies, work rules, and established procedures. Seek input from hourly employees and maintain a nonunion status. Reviews production and operating reports to resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Identifies potential problems and takes corrective action. Directs, monitors and coordinates efforts of supporting functions including production, material control, quality and administration. Develops and implements training plans for employee development. Coordinates employee involvement efforts and maintains nonunion status. Ensures safe work environment. Develops plans for total improvement, and the efficient use of materials, machines, and employees. Achieves shipping, quality, and customer service objectives. Maintain regular attendance. Education and Training Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related area. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of fifteen years of work experience in manufacturing. Previous engineering and project management work experience. Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing principles including: 5S, theory of constraints, and visual factory. Results-oriented individual possessing analytical skills and demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize projects. Ability to execute multiple responsibilities, projects and activities. Good communication and leadership skills. Ability to lead by example supporting a team-oriented environment and maintain good employee relations. Computer literate using windows-based software. Occasional travel required. Physical Demands Must be able to remain in a stationary position. Occasionally need to move about inside office designated area. Minimal movement of hands, wrists, or fingers such as typing, filing, and writing. Environmental Conditions Frequently exposure to office designated area. Minimal atmospheric exposure. Minimal exposure to loud noises. Minimal exposure to items that might injure oneself. Behavioral Traits Innovative, Persuasion, and Cooperation. Attention to Detail. Facilitating Groups. Influencing Others. Interviewing Others. Negotiation Agreements. Safety Focus. *This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Benefits medical, dental, and vision insurance life, travel, and disability insurance a flexible spending account 401K plans a pension plan paid holidays and vacation We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hendrickson