Plant Manager Salisbury, NC

Gränges is a global leader in the rolling and recycling of aluminum with a proud heritage of over 125 years located around the world. We are an aluminum company dedicated to creating lighter smarter and more sustainable aluminum products and solutions for the future. Our 3500 employees across three continents are the foundation of our success. We are a global company with a local presence fostering a culture where every employees contribution is valued. Our core valuesCommitted Action Oriented and Sustainableguide our work and define our company culture. We believe in empowering our people trusting them to take responsibility and fostering an open and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives lead to new ideas and solutions. Our materials are used in essential applications including heat exchangers for cars buildings and aerospace to specialty packaging HVAC and many other niche markets. Our dedication to a sustainable future is not just a goal; its a fundamental part of our mission and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us build a better future together.

Do you like working in a fast-paced environment where time flies by

Do enjoy being part of a team

Do you take pride in producing quality work

BENEFITS START DAY ONE!

Health & Well-Being

• Medical Dental Vision Spending Accounts and Supplemental Health
• Company-paid disability and life insurance plus additional coverage options
• 24/7 Teladoc Access for urgent care and mental-health visits plus free diabetes coaching musculoskeletal advice and nutrition counseling
• Employee assistance program

• Grow with Us

• 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match
• Free 1-on-1 financial advice sessions with CAPTRUST advisors
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE for production positions
• Paid technical training and safety certifications
• Service Awards to celebrate every 5thCompany anniversary

• Family & Engagement

• Paid time off including company holidays and vacation (increases with seniority)
• Company-hosted employee and family events like cookouts volunteer days and holiday celebrations
• College scholarships for children of employees (earn $1000-$2500 annually)
• $20000 infertility coverage (if enrolled in a company medical plan)

Purpose

The Plant Manager serves as a key member of the Americas Management Team directly supporting the Plant Manager is responsible foroverseeing the ongoing operations and procedures as well as the efficiency of the Plant Manager must ensure that all processes are defined and adhered adherence to and efficiency of those processesneedto be actively measured by Key Performance Indicators (KPI) which need to be regularly fine-tuned.

• Responsible for advising the Senior Management Team on Site operation capabilities to enable the effective function of the organization.
• Support and advise Senior Management Team on operational issues as well as timelines to solve ongoing issues.
• Work with President and Senior Management Team to develop both short- and long-term business strategies.
• Ensure that the core values and leadership standards are communicated and understood at all levels of the site.
• Create and maintain a team culture that values recognizes and generates high performance supports innovation and challenges the status quo.
• Ensure the integration of new initiatives into business operations while minimizing the risk of potential negative impact on existing operations develop financial forecasts for the site on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Develop a budget for the site including annual capital plans and operating expenses.
• Ensure annual budgets meet shareholder expectations by ensuring KPIs offset inflationary pressures on an annual basis.
• Actively manage costs to ensure achievement of financial forecasts and business plans.
• Develop and encourage a matrix management system throughout the entire site
• Identify functional and operational best practices and leverage them to capitalize on all potential efficiency opportunities.
• Ensure alignment and support of all operations and staff members are measured by plant performance.

• Must have Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• Must have 10 years of progressive experience in operations or plant management positions within the manufacturing industry performing/utilizing the following:
• Managing plant or project operations related to metal manufacturing including operational Strategy technical control and improvements and participation in Major Capital expenditure initiatives
• Managing the execution of safety related programs including RCFA Cardinal rule programs Guarding upgrades etc.
• Management of 6S Gemba Kaizen ISO TQM and Six Sigma projects.
• Leading team(s) of employees and managers in a unionized team in critical areas in manufacturing
• Negotiating union contracts
• Raw Material Management and internal metal movement/logistics operations.
• Systematic deployment of Management mid-term/long-term goals to workforce.
• Achieving quality and production objectives and long-term goals at minimum costs within environmental guidelines and regulations.
• Formulating key performance indicators (KPIs) and production planning
• Determining production and process constraints and maintaining effective communication to streamline asset utilization process flow and resource allocations within the division and across the organization.
• Leading continuous improvements cost control Quality Management and marginal improvement projects
• Proposing inputs related to constructability of facility and infrastructure during the planning phases of projects.
• Interacting with purchasers and vendors for global selections and availability of raw materials.
• Roadmap and process safety modification; and capital repair plan management.
• Utilizing Windows Operating Systems Microsoft Office Project and Minitab Statistical Tools
• Requires 25% travel to undetermined customer offices or plant locations both domestically and internationally.
• Apply online or email resume to: Jennifer Burnine HR Director Granges Americas Inc.

Gränges Americas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.