Plant Superintendent (#2 at Plant)
Position Overview:
The Plant Superintendent will supervise, direct and coordinate personnel activities concerned with production. This would involve but not be limited to management of product technology, production methods and procedures, standards, and machine and equipment capabilities. Chain of command will include team members in production operations and maintenance operations. Ideal candidate will prefer to live in a rural setting close to outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, hunting and water sports.
Organization:
Hiring organization is a global manufacturing company servicing multiple industries and hundreds of customers. The size of the company and number of sites offers outstanding growth opportunities and clear succession planning. The leadership team is world class.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Plant Superintendent responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Directly supports the Plant Manager in all aspects of daily plant operations. Assume all duties and responsibilities of the acting plant manager when needed.
- Interacts with plant management to establish production and quality standards.
- Plans and directs production activities and priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
- Coordinates production activities along with procurement, maintenance, production planning, safety, and quality control activities to obtain optimal use of employee and equipment resources.
- Reviews and analyzes production to determine causes on non-conformity with production specifications and operating or production problems.
- Through collaboration and effective communication with all appropriate parties, develops and implements methods and procedures to eliminate operation problems and improve product quality.
- Communicates and coordinates with engineering to modify machines and equipment to improve production and quality of products.
- Revises production schedule as necessary
- Effectively communicates any changes in schedules, production or procedures to all shifts and employees.
- Manages performance and development of all their direct reports.
Qualifications
Ideal candidate will possess the following:
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of progressive job responsibilities working in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 5 years in a managerial role
- Career goals should be Plant Manager and beyond.
Competencies
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively solve problems both on an individual and collaborative approach.
Must believe in the team approach to solving problems and must have proven success in leading teams to resolve specific problems.
Working knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, 5S, SMED and Lean Manufacturing
Knowledge of PC’s and software programs Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of accounting and financial aspects of manufacturing
The individual should possess superior people skills with a history of developing talent for progression within the organization.
Benefits:
Hiring organization offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as company matched 401(k).
To Learn More Please Contact:
Tim Healy 781-248-7494
President tim@tchresource.com
TCH Resource & Recruitment, Inc.
