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PLANT MANAGER

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Direct to Vice President, Operations

General Description

The Plant Manager will be responsible for developing and leading a World Class production workforce. The primary function will be to position, align and direct all of the manufacturing resources needed to meet company goals and objectives. Manage multi-shift resources effectively to meet output requirements and cost targets. Assist direct reports in meeting production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assumes shared responsibility for manufacturing performance, along with subordinate personnel.

• Lead the workforce by setting expectations, training, coaching, motivating, mentoring and positive, supportive evaluation of performance. Delegate responsibilities and ensure shared accountability at every level.

• Understand the company’s strategic imperatives and shape a manufacturing capability that supports the corporate plan..

• Attain profitability targets and cash flow objectives through effective budgeting, careful asset/financial management, and minimization of redundant functions.

• Participate with a top-level, collaborative leadership team to develop standardized operating practices, cost measures and reporting routines.

• Establish and implement manufacturing and capacity utilization plans/practices to balance workloads, maximize the use of existing capacity and enhance efficiency/profitability of operations.

• Understand ERP Systems and the reporting process
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• Sustain and administer continuous improvement activities that will drive Lean methodology and Six Sigma quality throughout the organization.

• Establish baselines for cost, quality, delivery and other key metrics; set up standard measurement and reporting routines to track progress against targeted improvements.

• Coordinate activities with Inventory, Production, HR and Purchasing.

• Actively participate in new product planning to assure quality is built into all new products.

• Attain velocity improvements, which meet or exceed our competition and promote the competitive selling advantage of these gains.

The Candidate

Talents and Skills:

• A seasoned, experienced leader with a diverse background … characterized as one who can readily assimilate new technologies and ideas, manage change and new concepts, and create a vision for a high performance, team-based organization, now and in the future.

• A collaborative partner who can work readily with senior leadership and peers to foster a World Class organization with standard operating practices, cost measures, and effective feedback systems.

• A person who inspires trust and confidence.

• A strategic thinker who can relate manufacturing capabilities to the needs of the business.

• A team-player with the stature, presence and credentials to operate effectively across the company and in the global marketplace.

• A customer-focused mindset and an innate ability to respond to customers’ expectations and requirements.

• A results-oriented manufacturing leader with the vision to lead us into the future; continually focused on innovative solutions to our changing production requirements and a global economy, keeping us at the forefront of our industry.

• A demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Education and Experience:

• Proven ability to lead, manage and direct multiple manufacturing operations, with a minimum of 10-15 years of directly related experience with 2-3 companies.

• Experience with P&L.

• Record of success as a “change agent.”

• History of finding, hiring and developing top talent.

• Experience with different cultures and environments.

• A degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Business Management or a related field. MBA a plus.

Opportunity

We have a strong track record of growth and innovation. Our sights are set on the future - we are committed to our employees success. We are making major investments in the people who are dedicated to helping us achieve our goals. The company is financially strong and has the resources to successfully compete in its very dynamic market. The management team is tenacious, spirited and supportive, creating the atmosphere for success and personal achievement. The successful candidate will find ample opportunities for future growth and development.

Compensation

A lucrative compensation package, including performance-based incentive compensation, will be afforded the qualified and exceptional candidate. Relocation package offered.

Points of Contact

Very limited travel.

Points of Contact

Please email all resumes and related documents to recruitingnow@comcast.net