Plant Manager

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs. Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules properly supporting the business.
• Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement and a sense of urgency within the facility.
• Acts in a proactive fashion in regard to problem resolution.
• Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance and reviews KPIs regularly (Daily, Weekly and Monthly).
• Leads the overall strategic planning efforts for the location which include cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resources as well as in other areas while cultivating a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
• Manages the overall safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance and other administrative functions for the facility.
• Leads the effort in maintaining a safe, clean and efficient operation working within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.
• Strives to improve the plant’s safety accident record year over year in creating a positive safety culture for all employees.
• Conducts safety walks of the facility on a weekly basis.
• Conducts talent reviews. Trains, develops and motivates staff in an effort to optimize the workforce. Delivers performance reviews and any feedback to the team as needed.
• Conducts staff meetings which focus on key operative measurements.
• Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.
• Interfaces with customers and suppliers. Visits both as necessary.
• Works as necessary to establish positive community relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
• Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Experience with extrusion blow molding environment preferred
• Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with process development and business process design
• Experience managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards
• Experience implementing and/or managing to an Operating System (example: the Toyota Production Systems)
• Experience in a food grade manufacturing environment preferred