Plant Manager

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.?

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Description

If you are a distribution or warehouse leader, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Dallas, Texas location, you will be responsible for both strategic and operational leadership to ensure "best in class" daily operation of our distribution center. This role ensures an All Hands On Safety culture and a positive work environment. You must drive process improvement and maintain high service levels for customers while aligning with corporate objectives. Your duties and responsibilities will be completed under the general guidance of the Sr. Director of Distribution & Logistics

As the Plant Manager, you will:

• Develop and lead a staff / team with emphasis on accountability, collaboration, and communication to achieve performance targets

• Effectively collaborates with other Copeland sites & functions, suppliers, and customers

• Ability to effectively communicate with customers to ensure alignment

• Manage and model our safety culture and strive for 100% compliance concerning safety policies and procedures

• Ensures the operation complies with federal, state, local and Copeland safety, health and labor standards

• Continuous improvement focus to reduce process waste and improve customer satisfaction

• Ownership of site's annual budget and managing individual cost accounts

• Lead & measure daily processes to ensure order fulfillment and productivity

• Monthly execution of key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity, on time delivery, sales, cycle counts, safety, etc.

• Strong analytical, benchmarking, and quantitative skills to understand results to assess operational efficiency and implement improvements

• Produce data and reports on distribution activities

Required education, experiences & skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

• 7+ years warehouse experience in a high-volume, high-SKU, site that includes material planning, receiving, pick/pack/ship, quality, kitting, & warehousing

• 5+ years in a Management-level, people leader role

• 5+ years with hands-on ERP system (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards) experience that includes WMS platforms; familiarity with WMS/ERP integration

• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing

• Experience with MS Office Suite

Preferred education, experiences & skills:

• Master's degree (MBA or Operations)

• Certifications such as Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, APICS CPIM, or CSCP

• Experience with distribution automation systems and also supporting applications (e.g., WES, WCS, RF, Conveyors, Label Applicators, In Line Scanners, etc)

• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 policies and practices

• Ability to work flexible hours and/or a variety of shifts

Onsite Work Arrangement :

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities

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Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.?

Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.