This position will be onsite at our Big Tex Trailers plant in Madill, OK.
Company Profile:
American Trailer World (ATW) was created because of the merger of Big Tex Trailers and American Trailer Works, two leading companies in the trailer industry. ATW is the most diversified manufacturer, largest retailer and distributor of professional grade and consumer grade trailers, parts and accessories in North America. With superior positioning in the trailer industry and leading products across a diverse array of end markets, ATW has an opportunity for rapid and profitable expansion. Bain Capital Private Equity partnered in the acquisitions, and they will continue to provide additional support and capital to drive expansion.
Job Overview
The plant manager position directs and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, P&L and other production-related activities.
Job Responsibilities
- Direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality and shipping and receiving
- Coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Develop and control profits, plans, and budget
- Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries
- Manages capital asset maintenance
- Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production, safety, and quality standards
- Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses
- Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or adjust plant facilities and equipment when necessary
- Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives
- Always promotes safety and health awareness
- Monitors safety and health regulations to ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations
- Identifies plant safety training needs and works with Corporate Safety to develop and coordinate safety training programs
- Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs
- Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel
- Provides direction, development and leadership to production supervisor
- Limited travel
- On-call continuously
- Frequently called back to the plant during off-duty hours
Education – Experience Required
- Minimum 5-7 years plant management experience
- Some project management experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Manufacturing leadership experience in a lean environment
- Good understanding of the lean tools to have the ability to teach, create, implement, and sustain them in a manufacturing environment
- Strong ability to coach, mentor, develop and lead team members
- Experience and ability to run a P&L manufacturing business
- Must possess ability to motivate a workforce
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Must exercise continuous leadership to focus plant efforts on priorities
- Must deal with constantly shifting priorities
- Must be technically proficient to "troubleshoot" mechanical and chemical upsets
- An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to Corporate and/or Plant policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required
- A commitment to carrying out the Company's Quality Policy is required. An employee in this position must focus on customers' expectations, prevent problems, and strive for continuous improvement resulting in improved results for themselves, customers and other employees
