Plant Manager

SilverLine Plastics LLC is a manufacturer of the industrys highest quality plastic pipe with a comprehensive product offering featuring PVC CPVC PE and PEX with stateoftheart production facilities in Asheville North Carolina; Lawton Oklahoma; and Fort Pierce Florida. SilverLine is known as an industry leader focusing on innovation timely delivery and personalized service.

SilverLine Plastics is a member of the IPEX group of companies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Plant Manager. This role is based in our facility in Lawton OK and reports to the Director of Manufacturing.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management of IPEX operations in their assigned facility. Plant operation accountabilities include production logistics quality and maintenance while ensuring compliance with all labour safety environmental ISO and corporate policies and regulations. Partnering with key business stakeholders the role is accountable to collaborate on the delivery of all operational and strategic initiatives. The position is fully accountable for annual budget performance and has full responsibility for the production output of the facility including the quality of finished goods KPI target achievement continuous improvements and site safety. Additionally the position is accountable for people strategy and talent development at all levels.

Principal Responsibilities

Promote maintain and lead a safety culture focused on zero workplace injuries
throughout the facility. Accountable to ensure reporting of all near misses hazardous
conditions and first aid incidents to HSE business partners and collaborate on ongoing
preventative projects.
Lead and empower team members by setting clear expectations in performance
management training and coaching. Partner with business partners on key people
strategies including attraction and retention plans succession planning development
plans and training requirements.
Interpret strategies to create and implement plans to ensure products are
manufactured efficiently and to a high quality. Lead the attainment of key information
to create long term resolutions and corrective actions to establish and sustain a culture
of continuous improvement.
Develop plans and strategies utilizing production forecasts and resources to achieve
agreed labour and machine productivity levels. Meet conversion cost material
variance and scrap reduction goals.
Lead the implementation of bestinclass practices and projects aimed at cost
reduction and efficient process control.
Accountable to maintain adherence to internal and external standards for the
manufacturing product lifecycle.
Partner with business to establish processes and organizational structures to meet
compliance requirements for all appropriate regulatory bodies.
Lead and liaise with key business partners on the strategy implementation and team
focused on programs and processes overseeing general machine and facility
maintenance.
Partner with innovation team to facilitate the industrialization of innovation projects
through analysis and testing of new product development ideas in the plant.
Responsible for the efficient movement of completed product and materials ensuring
regulatory compliance where required.
Lead the processes for the creation and delivery of key administrative functions;
including monthend reporting annual budgeting capital expenditure evaluations
and documentation of internal management systems.

Health and Safety Environment
Ensure compliance with federal provincial and local legislative requirements
Ensure the occupational Health and Safety policy is signed and dated outlining
commitment and responsibilities of all members of the workplace
Review all policies procedures and work instructions related to health safety and
environment annually to ensure effectiveness of the health and safety program
Appoint competent Supervisors/Managers who are familiar with legislated safety
requirements
Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstance for the protection of a worker
Ensure sitespecific procedures and work instructions are developed and implemented
Establish training needs and supply training for all members of the workplace to ensure
knowledge and understanding for the safe operation of daily activities
Apply Refusal to Work Procedure when applicable and ensure compliance with this
standard
Attend Management Training as defined in HSE 27.0 and the plant training matrix
Partake in scheduled audits to ensure compliance with HSEMS & ISO (Reference HSE
44.0; Quality Systems Manual Volumes 1 & 2) and ensure all compliance
recommendations are properly addressed and closed.
Participate in Environmental Impact Analysis process and monitor implementation of
controls for significant risks (Reference HSE 58.0)
Participate in training on how to effectively investigate an accident/incident as
outlined in HSE 11.0. Review investigations for completeness and effectiveness of
recommendations
Approve Personal Protective Equipment programs provide Personal Protective
Equipment and ensure location compliance
Approve results of engineering reviews of planned changes to buildings equipment
processes or procedures. Participate in reviews of major projects
Evaluate effectiveness of location group Health and Safety meetings
Approve purchase orders for safety and environmental supplies
Review and approve the site Environmental Policy on an annual basis
Review and approve the site Fire Safety Plan on an annual basis
Approve site Emergency Response Plan
Approve standards for preplacement requirements for new hires
Approve location risk Management and Pollution Prevention Plan Quality Plan and
Contractor Safety Plan
Review and approve all HSEMS internal/CHSE audit action plans
Responsible for implementation and compliance of HSE 4.0 Planned Inspections and
HSEMS Preventative Action Process
Responsible for implementation and compliance of HSE 21.0 First Aid
Responsible for implementation and compliance of HSE 29.0 Required Postings
Manage the capital budget expenditures for the facility. Ensure that budgets are met
and variances are explained
Conduct and maintain systematic surveys in compliance with HSE 13.0 Machine
Guarding and EMP Section 1.6. Participate in the creation and implementation of
action plans
Provide resources for risk identification and evaluation process. Approve local
procedures for followup of corrective actions

Qualifications and Experience:

Education & Certificates

Completion of a University degree in a technical or businessrelated discipline or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills & Experience
710 years people leadership required

710 years in a manufacturing environment; holding a cross section of functional roles preferred

Experience in leading change strategic planning resource allocation employee relations Proven track record of improving performance in a leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to drive a strong Safety culture and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Experience and strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a
basic understanding of financial and accounting practices
Technical understanding of production planning techniques current quality standards
lean manufacturing and safety requirements/laws (ISO 9001 Six Sigma 5S etc.)
Knowledge of health safety and environmental practices in a manufacturing
environment
Knowledge and ability to understand the process of machinery
Knowledge of injection moulding equipment and fabrication combined with
experience in a plastic manufacturing environment is an asset
Demonstrated success in leading lean/six sigma projects

• Bonus
• Great vacation entitlements
• Competitive benefits package
• 401k
• Career Opportunities
• Continuous Leadership Learning & Development
• Diverse & Inclusive Culture

SilverLine Plastics is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and upon request will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation please contact HR at