Mgr , Plant

Location:

PRS Facility Location – Albertville, AL Recycling - 002

Job Title:

Plant Manager, Recycling

City:
Albertville

Req  

Job Purpose:

Manages and oversees the manufacturing operations at the Albertville recycling facility on a day‑to‑day basis and works with multiple other teams and departments to solve issues and problems as they arise. Responsible for daily shop activities with a strong focus on safety. Position is accountable for financial results as well as maintaining on‑time deliveries in a safe and efficient manner, meeting the quality expectations of the customer.

• Provides oversight and support for operations in achieving daily/monthly production goals.
• Ensures worker safety is #1 priority by providing reviews, oversight of the training plan, equipment, etc.
• Works with quality, manufacturing, and engineering to drive continuous improvement throughout the facility; provides feedback, input, and approval on new and existing improvement initiatives.
• Monitors daily efficiencies to ensure work allocations are correct and that utilization is maximized.
• Executes policies and establishes procedures.
• Develops planning for long‑term growth through capacity planning, reviews status of all current and future production orders; collaborates with supply chain management team.
• Forecasts and maintains the monthly budget; coordinates with accounting team to drive sustained profitability.
• Manages all capital improvement projects.
• Collaborates with engineering and quality departments to ensure all KPIs and metrics are being met or exceeded; resolves open quality alerts and implements corrective actions.
• Develops and presents project and operational reports for senior leadership.
• Performs all responsibilities in accordance with Our Values in Action and Caterpillar’s Code of Conduct.
• Works to prevent constraints that negatively impact customer deliveries.
• Performs additional job‑related duties as assigned.

• Five plus years of broad experience across multiple functions such as production, scheduling, and quality control; preferably experience with recycling operations of both ferrous and nonferrous items. Direct experience and knowledge of the auto shredding process is a plus.
• Ability to successfully integrate complex business processes in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven executive‑level leadership capabilities.
• Extremely organized with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High analytical ability to solve problems at multiple levels.
• Understanding of quality tools used in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• In‑depth experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, etc.
• Understanding of scheduling and manpower planning.
• Understanding of Human Resources practices, i.e., hiring, counseling, payroll, benefits.

Bachelor's degree.

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period, with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program Job Category

  Production – Operations & Support

  Location State

  Alabama