Director, Plant Operations

Overview:

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Plant Operations the Director of Plant Operations (DOP) is charged with leading production in all market centers within the assigned territory. While the Regional Vice President (RVP) owns the results of the Region in production matters the DOP and the RVP jointly own the results. Decisions must be made collaboratively.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Build a team in each market center from the Plant Manager down capable of achieving the companys defined targets.
• Create implement and manage a succession plan for each market center. It is the DOPs responsibility to have sufficient management talent available either locally or within the region to ensure that every plant can be operated at all times with talent from the DOPs team.
• Assist in plant labor negotiations ensuring that the contractual non-negotiables are adhered to.
• Ensure that the companys safety programs are adhered to at all times with incident rates below company target.
• Own VPEX implementation and sustainment.
• Export production talent at every opportunity.
• Achieve company targets for the following:
• Pounds per operator hour (PPOH)
• Maintaining production schedules
• Plant cost budgets
• Required maintenance
• Shortages
• Quality Standards
• Staffing and overtime.
• Ensure that all attendance policies are rigidly enforced.
• Complete additional duties as assigned or lead projects as assigned
• Ensure that all required maintenance is completed on time and in a professional manner.
• Develop Supervisors capable of becoming Plant Managers in 12 months or less from hire date.
• Maintain compliance with all Federal State and Local Laws including all Vestis Policies and Procedures.

Working Environment/Safety Requirements:

Position will be based in an office environment but when in the plant environment there will be exposure to adverse temperatures which may include extreme hot or cold. Additionally when in the plant environment physical activities such as lifting reaching bending walking sitting standing pushing and pulling will be required. Travel required commensurate with the size and geography of the territory. Must have valid drivers license.

Experience/Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Required Experience:

• 5-7 years of Management experience preferably in a Production environment.
• Demonstrated positive results in productive labor standards and work measurements with strong customer service skills.
• Considerable skill in management negotiation labor relations and communication.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations
• Demonstrated success interfacing with a variety of organizational functions to drive results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience and/or exposure to Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing and/or any process improvement program.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Previous P&L and/or budgeting experience.

Required Experience:

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