Plant Manager

Location: Boyce

Job Description:

Wastequip is looking to hire a Plant Manager in our Alexandria, LA Location. Our Plant Manager is responsible for leading all activities of a high-performance manufacturing facility utilizing lean manufacturing principles and leadership to drive continuous and significant improvements in key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Our Plant Manager is responsible for leading all activities of a high-performance manufacturing facility utilizing lean manufacturing principles and leadership to drive continuous and significant improvements in key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Responsibilities Leading, coaching, and developing direct reports

Championing a safety-first culture

Financial responsibility for entire operation, including

Analyzing financial statements

Developing product cost on labor, material, and overhead by product model

Achieving EBITDA margins and dollars set forth in AOPStaying within budgets, on labor, material, and overhead

Controlling overhead costs, including

Variable costs

Fixed costs

Material cost Labor cost Direct, indirect, general, and administrative personnel

Developing annual operating plans and other financial reports

Justifying performance variances and implementing formal corrective action plans

Tracking throughput for on time delivery and work to meet customer’s requirements

Interacting with corporate personnel, engineering, sales and customers

Assuring that plant is complying with corporate processes, disciplines, and methodologies

Championing a continuous improvement environment by conducting Kaizen and other lean events in conjunction with the Operational Excellence team Improving productivity through reduced cycle time and other lean processes

Monitoring purchasing costs, on material, tools and supplies

Controlling, monitoring, and adjusting inventory levels and staffing as required to meet current market conditions and forecasted plans

Supporting sales department in meeting customer’s delivery requirements

Traveling to other Wastequip locations, including group headquarters, as required

Qualifications

Proven leadership in manufacturing operations management4 year college degree desired or a combination of equivalent experience and education

Knowledge of metal processing, Coil Leveling, shearing, punch press and Press breaks is preferred.

Knowledge of metal fabricating, mig welding and painting processes is preferred

Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point Experience  using ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365)
Strong leadership and coaching skills

Highly motivated and driven self–starter

Preferred- background in Electrical and Hydraulics Company Benefits:2 Medical Plan Options
- Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpMedical Plans Prescription (Rx) Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA)2 Dental Plan Options
- Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
Health Care FSADependent Care FSACompany Paid Base Life Insurance Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance Company Paid Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match Voluntary Pet Insurance Vacation and Personal/Sick Time Paid Grandparent Leave Paid Bonding Leave Adoption Assistance Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
About Wastequip Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.
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