Plant Manager

Come join a leader in Protective Foam Solutions! At Alleguard, we’re built from the ground up to expand and shape our customer’s businesses. We understand the diversity of challenges that customers are facing across different industries, from confidence in their supply chain to needing the latest innovations at their fingertips. These challenges are also opportunities, and whether our customers are in construction, protective packaging, cold-chain or other industries, we are relentless in seeing around corners, and going the extra mile to help their business succeed. Job Summary The primary responsibility of a Plant Manager to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes. The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. The Plant Manager must possess the key skills to develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity. Responsibilities Responsible for the overall performance of the facility. Reviews and evaluates the financial and manufacturing performance establishing improvement plans when required. Direct and coordinate facility operations within established company policies and procedures. Provides direction, evaluation, motivation, training, and support to the facility management, supervisory and administrative staff. In conjunction with the Director of Manufacturing, responsible for the preparation of the operational budget for the facility including capital expenditures; analyzes the capacity of the plant identifying resources needed to achieve the targeted performance. Lead and support Continuous Improvement using Lean principles and tools. Supports and/or implements systems and practices under the Company’s certifications (IATF-16949, ISO-9001, ISO14000, etc.). Responsible for the overall daily production and manufacturing activities, scheduling, processes, maintenance, and supervision of production personnel. Ensure that the Environmental and Safety policies are followed. Comply with procedures, regulations, and instructions of environmental and safety programs. Promote the fulfillment and awareness of customer requirements; of quality system requirements; and all relevant state, federal, and local legal and regulatory requirements in Environmental and Safety aspects. Compliance with legal, environmental, and safety requirements of the area. Know the environmental aspects of the area and its control. Know the environmental impacts associated with their activities. Provide the necessary resources to establish, implement and maintain the IMS. Other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of post-secondary education. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or relevant field preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or plant management position in a manufacturing environment. (Additional experience may be substituted for the education requirement at the discretion of the Director of Manufacturing). Experience in directing molding operations. Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement practices. Benefits Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Retirement Program (401k) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Employee Assistance Program Vacation and Holiday Pay Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alleguard