Plant Manager

Job brief

We are looking for a Plant Manager to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes.

Plant Manager Job Duties

The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations

Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards

Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping

Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results

Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus

Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions

Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff

Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime

Commit to plant safety procedures

Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets

Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements

Influence and learn from below

Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience as a Plant Manager

Proven managerial experience

Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)

Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise

Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes

Computer literacy

Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills

BS degree in Business Management or related field