Plant Manager - Expert Connections

Summary:

The Plant Manager oversees daily operations to ensure the facility meets financial and operational goals while managing safety, production, maintenance, quality, and workforce coordination.

Tasks:

• Oversee plant operations to optimize efficiency and maximize output.

• Lead and supports plant employees to ensure effective performance of their roles.

• Conveycritical issues to senior leadership that may impact customer satisfaction or operations.

• Ensure all finished products meet or exceed customer specifications and quality standards.

• Manage the facility's financial health by overseeing budgets and controlling expenditure across all departments.

• Recommend capital projects aimed at enhancing safety, improving quality, increasing efficiency, or lowering costs.

• Compile comprehensive reports on plant utilization, labor productivity, material usage, and waste.

• Foster a culture of accountability by upholding safety, quality, production, and organizational policies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and maintain strong customer relationships.

• Coordinates production schedules and activities with direct reports to ensure on-time delivery.

• Encourages continuous improvement of culture to drive engagement and operational enhancements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Background in plastics / automotive manufacturing.

• Strong manufacturing leadership experience.

• Track record of driving results using key operational metrics.

• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively, develop talent, and manage business operations.

• Certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, or Lean Master is preferred.

• In-depth understanding of manufacturing methods, quality control, and process improvement initiatives.

• Proficiency in budgets, financial statements, and cost management.

• Ability to assess situations quickly and make sound priority decisions.

• Familiarity with ERP systems.