POSITION: Plant Manager
STATUS: Exempt (salary)
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
DATE: 9/0/2024
DIRECT REPORTS: Production Managers, Quality Control, Logistics, Materials Management, Logistics, Safety.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Directs and manages all site operations with overall responsibility for Production, Facilities, Quality Control, Material Management, and Logistics. The Plant Manager ensures timely production of high-quality products within established budgets, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and adherence to safety and sustainability practices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
#1 Area of responsibility resides within the production planning, scheduling, and sequencing of line build schedules. Must be intimately involved with daily ongoing review to include 1 week, 3-day, and next day and daily adjustments and plans relative to available materials and labor requirements.
#2 Area of responsibility resides with active employee communications. Must be intimately involved with having a shop floor presence as well as facilitating and active participation with scheduled communications to include weekly planning with production management and line supervisors, daily meetings with line supervisor to review; attendance, line set up and materials needs, labor plans and potential short-term adjustment, as well as keeping discussions positive and productive.
#3 Area of responsibility requires employee engagement.Plant manager should be engaged enough with department and line workers to have good working relationships with key personnel within each area with those that represent “go-to” or “working lead” level employees. The plant manager must know some informal interpersonal relationships that support good team performance.
#4 Area of responsibility requires that the Plant Manager support active and unobstructed employee engagement. Must allow Supervisors and Production Managers to speak for themselves and not speak on their behalf and to be an active listener.
#5 Area of responsibility requires that the Plant Manager, in many cases, works for the production line and does what she or he can to support each line’s success. When something is needed, help get it and/or remove roadblocks to obtaining budgeted requirements.
#6 Area of responsibility requires active implementation of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, including the identification and reduction of waste, improvement of production flow, and continuous monitoring of KPI’s.
#7 Area of responsibility includes full Plant P&L management. The Plant Manager is accountable for meeting financial targets, including revenue growth, cost management, and profitability. This requires actively tracking and controlling all aspects of the plant’s budget, optimizing operational efficiency, and making data-driven decisions to improve financial performance.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
Leads the plant’s financial performance by managing P&L to ensure profitability and cost control. Collaborates with the finance department to develop accurate forecasts and budgets and ensures that operational activities align with financial objectives.
Coordinates plant activities through cross-functional planning with Production Managers, Line Supervisors, and department managers (including HR, Finance, and Engineering) to achieve timely, cost-effective, and safe production outcomes.
Participates in forecasting and budgeting process for the plant.
Analyzes, recommends and implements methods to control costs and increase efficiencies. Makes recommendations for capital improvements.
Manages employee performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals by company goals. Provides coaching to direct reports for improved performance and works closely with Human Resources to manage employees within policies and procedures.
Establishes and monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards. Ensures that quality is a priority throughout the facility.
Fosters a safe working environment and ensures that all employees are held accountable for safety policies and practices.
Performs other related duties and assignments as required to meet goals and objectives.
DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in business, manufacturing, engineering, or construction management.
Strong leadership and coaching skills are essential.Technology aptitude, including the use of data analytics, ERP systems, and automation tools, is a major asset.
Previous experience in a leadership role within a growing company preferred.
Quality management system experience is helpful.
MRP and solid computer experience desired.
5 or more years of experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial operation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
Ability to allow high levels of employee engagement supportive of individual ownership and accountability.
Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
Measurement of performance to goals and standards.
Lean and six sigma experience desired.
Strong familiarity with modern manufacturing technologies, including ERP and MES systems, is desired. A proven ability to balance safety, quality, productivity, and cost while maintaining strong employee relations and ensuring OSHA compliance.
Systems and continuous improvement orientation.
Quality orientation and attention to detail.
Problem analysis and resolution.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
An ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong coaching and team skills.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Regularly required to sit or stand and move about the facility. Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors is required.
Key search words: Plant Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendent, Coach.
Special Notes: Accounting, Engineering, Sourcing, IT, HR support from corporate office.
