Plant Manager
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Job Location:
Hartford County, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.
The Plant Manager provides functional direction and leadership to East Granby Operations to achieve company goals related to profitability quality customer service shipments and cost reduction. Manage resources assigned to Production Planning & Scheduling EH&S Purchasing Receiving/Warehouse/Shipping Maintenance Process/Plant Engineering Production work centers and plant personnel.Essential Duties:
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA and other regulations.
Translate business goals into actionable production plans with clear metrics.
Lead capacity planning resource allocation and plant expansion projects when needed.
Oversee daily manufacturing operations ensuring compliance with production schedules safety standards and quality requirements.
Drive cost-reduction initiatives without compromising safety or quality.
Foster a positive and collaborative culture of accountability safety engagement and continuous improvement.
Develop plans programs and proposals to maintain a consistent manufacturing process capable of continuous improvement (e.g. work center staffing plans capacity/load reports department budgets manufacturing systems to analyze variances labor and inventory reporting).
Collaboration
Liaise with Sales and Customer Service to meet delivery deadlines.
Resolve business issues/conflicts related to direct reports other functional areas inter-plant problems customer concerns and issues arising with outside agencies.
Provide support to HR in matters relating to employment compensation benefits administration labor relations/negotiations organizational development and statutory compliance.
Budget & Reporting
Prepare and manage the production budget including labor materials and capital expenditures.
Monitor KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) scrap rates downtime and on-time delivery.
Note: These are the general duties required to fulfill the Plant Managers role not a detailed description of all work required. New responsibilities may be assigned to meet the changing demands of the business.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Management or related field.
10 years of manufacturing leadership experience with at least 5 years in a plant manager role.
Experience with a unionized workforce preferred.
Proven experience in high-mix/low-volume fast-paced production environments.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or similar process improvement tools.
Exceptional leadership communication and decision-making skills. Proven track record of talent development.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams.
Wire & Cable/Job Shop experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and variables that impact success including:
Capacity planning and scheduling.
Quality control/assurance disciplines.
Measuring direct/indirect labor performance.
Planning and controlling inventory.
Material procurement.
Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
Excellent organizational problem-solving verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills; must be a team player and effective at building collaboration across departments.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Ability to work long hours in a sedentary role (sitting computer work reviewing charts/graphs repetitive motions).
Ability to lift and move objects of at least 25 lbs.
Ability to collaborate with manufacturing team members in a noisy production environment.
Must follow safety guidelines and wear required PPE when onsite.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Expense Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Food Processing
- Operations Management
- Production Management
- Budgeting
- Plant Management
- Manufacturing
