Plant Manager

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Full Time Conover, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS: Director of Operations

FLSA: Exempt

SUPERVISES: Production Managers and indirectly @175 hourly employees

Partnering with the Director of Operations, the Plant Manager is responsible for day-to-day plant operations as it relates to production, quality assurance, scheduling, process improvement, employee training and safety. Responsible for the location’s compliance with policies and procedures – including Customer expectations.

The information below is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions.

• Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly production performance/KPIs for the Plant, which includes Upholstery, Sewing, Cutting and Stock Room departments.
• Execute the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength, operating efficiency, and quality standards.
• Provides direct leadership and guidance to Production Managers and Supervisors on hiring decisions, attendance and timekeeping management, training execution, and performance review processes.
• Collects, monitors and reacts to operational daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs, creates forecasting and department budgets.
• Collaborates with department heads to launch company wide initiatives.
• Act as liaison between department management/executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance and results.
• Partner with Production to develop and implement a downtime/efficiency tracking system to minimize operational losses due to equipment failures.
• Manage small- and large-scale projects;
  Assist with various special projects and company initiatives.
• Sets goals and objectives for the operations management team to include personal development.
• Achieve optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.
• Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
• Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards.
• Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).
• Initiate and coordinate major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).
• Participates on internal committees as a leader and/or facilitator.
• Ensure all decision making supports, sustains, drives and optimizes LEE Industries culture.
• Assists with Training and Orientation of Employees.
• Elevates complaints, resolves problems, seeks Leadership input and collaboration.
• Ensures proper PPE’s and Safety procedures are followed.
• Carries out Managerial responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.

Performs any other functions and duties assigned and necessary for the smooth and efficient operations of LEE Industries and Artisant Lane Collective.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.
  
  A.) from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5 years in a plant or production leadership role within a furniture, wood products, upholstery, or similar labor‑intensive manufacturing environment.
• 3‑5 years supervising Managers & Exempt staff in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing systems and workflows in a customer‑oriented business that supports a growing company.
• Experience in managing various levels of employees with…