Plant Manager

Position Summary

Provides for the overall direction and coordination of activities in production, supply chain, engineering, scheduling, process improvement, capital investment, distribution, maintenance, safety, regulatory, and training activities in accordance with the policies, principles, and procedures of the company. This position is responsible for all operations at the Appleton, WI, facility.

• Plans and directs production, continuous improvement, inventory, scheduling, warehousing, and shipping activities, establishes priorities for products while maintaining a cost‑effective operation; verifies and approves daily production for all areas of manufacturing, warehousing & shipping.
• Reviews and analyzes production, distribution, quality, maintenance, safety and operational activities and/or reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications or related processes; provides resolution while maintaining cost‑effective solutions and reducing and/or preventing operational delays.
• Oversees scheduling and prioritizes work orders for the shop floor (manufacturing & warehousing) to meet customer demands.
• Plans, implements and supervises the 80/20 philosophy by working in all areas of the process including PLS, CLS, Zero UP, In‑Lining and MRD.
• Leads through production cadence and continuous improvement methodologies; responsible for establishing and leading daily walks (Gemba), plant production meetings, financial reviews, continuous improvement reviews (A3) and capital/strategic planning for the facility.
• Engages and leads SIOP process, providing insight to the Supply Chain team and ensuring that the operation has the proper amount of raw materials and buy‑out products to fulfill customer demand.
• Plans, implements and manages programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries and maintain compliance with governing bodies in safety and environmental regulations; conducts safety audits in compliance with company programs; initiates safety improvements to equipment and process procedures; maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment; ensures compliance of established safety policies and procedures;
  
  supports development and training of production and warehouse staff.
• Maintains the proper level of employees needed to execute the production plan and minimize the overall labor cost; supervises employees to meet daily production schedule demands; develops and implements procedures to train employees in the safe and efficient operation of all manufacturing processes; is able to perform the duties of the workers supervised; resolves worker issues/complaints and/or refers to higher authority for resolution.
• Develops, revises and approves standard operational, safety, quality and working practices; may observe workers to ensure compliance with standards; determines best practices and institutes improvements in these areas.
• Reviews information and inspection reports of machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization; provides oversight to the maintenance PM to include the assurance of equipment PM, maintenance repair and improvements.
• Compiles, stores and retrieves production data, and distribution data.
• Develops and initiates plans for efficient use of materials, machines, trailers and employees.
• Acts as a change agent, identifies and promotes continuous improvement opportunities utilizing data analysis, LSS methodologies, A3s, VSMs, 5S concepts; empowers employees, drives engagement, ownership of processes and tasks & collaboration among team members.
• First line responsibility for ensuring that the facility is operated and maintained in compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental health and safety laws, including OSHA & DOT regulations; manages waste using proper disposal contractors and works with the EPA to manage runoff of water from rain and keep it particulate free from harmful chemicals (Zinc, etc.).
• All other duties as assigned.

Major:
Engineering or Business

Years of Experience in Manufacturing: 5+ Years

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