Purpose: The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the plant, including production, ensuring safety while optimizing efficiency, maintaining quality standards and managing staff to meet production goals in a cost-effective manner. Job Description: Responsible for safe, quality focused and successful operation of plant processes Supervise and manage multiple department leads and the production staff Lead, motivate and manage production personnel; oversee all production activities (physical and administrative) Responsible for overseeing the scheduling of production to ensure on-time shipment; Review product lead time and cycle-time to develop goals Drive Safety initiatives (Golden Rules, Eagle Eye, etc.) Provide technical assistance to Production Technicians and Leads. Provide technical and status update information to sales, customer service and customers as required Manage the development and improvement of production methods Participate in development of new production processes in conjunction with Commercial Development and Engineering groups Stay current on developments related to production processes and government regulations effecting the product line and the production process Interface with Management and Commercial Team members regarding production and quality issues Recruit, select and develop talent into the organization Develop meaningful service and quality metrics. Prepare and present performance to upper management Manage supplies for production department Oversee all current production equipment including preventive maintenance, repairs, and purchase of new equipment Perform other duties as assigned by Production/Operations Manager Adhere to all company policies, safety, and standard operating procedures Operate fill systems when necessary -Lead daily production meetings Lead daily toolbox talks on safety and quality Provide meaningful feedback on Production Tech performance via PMP process Responsible for (or to participate in) Hazop, Synergi case investigations, customer complaint investigations Provide Leadership to all site production personnel Proactively identify risks to safety and quality: Drive mitigation, Drive process improvements, Drive KPI performance (Safety, On-time shipping, eCAR mitigation, GAP) Develop and execute local business strategy Lead/Assist with Hazop and RA sessions Support customer and ISO audits Manage plant budgeting activities Strongly Manage Safety and Quality performance Develop 1- 3-5 year plan for Operations Develop proper strategy for Asset planning to prevent shortages Develop strong culture of personal accountability for Safety and Quality Requirements: Education & Experience: Bachelors Degree in Science or Engineering preferred or no degree and 10 years in directly related operations experience Minimum 6 Years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Lab Management, or Quality Management Key Skills and Attributes: Strong leadership qualities that include giving clear direction, thinking proactively, and having a high sense of accountability The ability to lead a team, motivate, and cultivate direct reports to achieve high performance, encouraging individuals to do better Demonstrates positive open interpersonal skills with proven ability to work constructively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating an acceptable level of assertiveness Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources) Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, etc. Computer literacy Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
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Plant Manager