Plant Manager at The Miami Valley Group

We are The Miami Valley Group, an Executive Search and Recruiting Firm and we have been retained by one of our large clients in the Printing industry to go out and find a Plant Manager to help them take their manufacturing team to the next level. Our client is one of the nation’s leading print manufacturers and proudly works with customers worldwide. Their customers represent a wide variety of market segments who rely on them to provide high quality print medium to their customer base. Our client has a team of the highest caliber professionals, all of whom are dedicated to the delivery of high quality print products globally.

If you are a manufacturing leader looking to join an industry leader, please apply today!

What you will be doing

1. In this role you will be directing the preparation of short and long-term manufacturing plans in meeting production requirements at the lowest cost consistent with the best product quality possible.

2. Develop, establish and maintain programs/systems needed to control and optimize work flow scheduling from order inception through origination, pre-press activities and pressroom production to on-time delivery to customers.

3. Maintain continual focus on improvement in production cycle time, elimination of paper waste and reduction of WIP inventories through use of process control analysis methods for problem identification, development of standardized Company-wide procedures and follow-up measurement in key areas of productivity.

4. Develop forecasts and cost estimates covering such areas as capital equipment expenditures, facilities and capacity requirements and organizational/staffing plans. Continually reviews performance to determine progress in meeting objectives.

5. In close coordination with Sales, develop and implement production schedules that will meet or exceed customer expectations. Works with all functional areas to ensure the highest level of customer service. Interacts with customers on their periodic visits to the Company and on specific customer projects.

6. Assess present and future technical/operation’s needs, trends, problems and improvement areas within the plant’s origination, pre-press and pressroom and fulfillment areas as they relate to present manufacturing methods/equipment or new product possibilities. Maintains knowledge of evolving technologies and latest developments and determine their applicability to the plant as a cost-effective way of achieving greater efficiency in work flow and cycle time reduction.

7. Provides clear leadership on all issues related to the accomplishment of the Plant’s production objectives. Develops, trains, assists and advises subordinate managers, evaluating current performance capabilities and future career growth potential.

What you will need

*Minimum of 3 years of Plant leadership experience in the printing and publications industry. Progressive management record must be evident in terms of career growth to assignments of increasing responsibility.

*Bachelor of Science degree is preferred, but will consider experience level and years worked.

*Strong manufacturing background with substantive leadership assignments in two or more of areas such as Operations, Quality, or Engineering is a plus.

*Must be systems/personal computer-literate; technologically up-to-date in manufacturing knowledge; and a team player with a high level of energy and self-motivation.

*Must possess a good blend of business maturity, judgment and communications ability – both written and verbal. Must be a “people person” in terms of personality with strong leadership qualities and a well-developed management style that will enable him/her to talk comfortably with employees at any level from the production floor to the senior management levels.

*Must be an individual of unquestioned integrity, capable of rapid assimilation into the organizational style of our client’s Company. The successful candidate should also possess the requisite general business capabilities that will enable advancement beyond this initial assignment.

What's in it for you

An opportunity to work with a well-respected industry leader who recognizes the value of their associates and engages them as true partners in running their business. They will provide you with an excellent compensation package and benefits, and the growth potential that comes along with working for an industry leader.

So, if you are looking for an opportunity to bring your manufacturing knowledge to an environment where your leadership will make an immediate impact, please apply today!

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status.