Plant Manager

Overview

At Pro Mach, we’re looking for people who want to shine. You’ll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you want. You can be creative, strategic, persuasive, influential, meticulous, and a customer service authority. We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you are detail-oriented and focused on continuous improvement, we want to talk to you.  

has a great opportunity for a Plant Manager in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

• As a Plant Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across the facility. You will oversee and coordinate all aspects of operational activities, including safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and costs.
• Coach, develop, and train the operations team, ensure customer satisfaction, meet capacity expansion targets, and manage cost budgets.
• Lead our Minneapolis / St. Paul plant in the pursuit of operational excellence.
• Achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Oversee the PM/CS, Production, Quality, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, Inventory, Health/Safety, Graphic, and Facility Management functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, press operators, and support staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Oversee hiring, training, performance evaluations, and workforce planning.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers and resolve escalated issues. Collaborate with customers (internal/external) and various stakeholders to increase revenue and profitability.
• Partner with the Sales/Estimating teams to evaluate new business opportunities and production feasibility.
• Manage operational requirements and resources across the plant, including:
  Lead Time and On-Time Performance;
  Departmental Workflows;
  Demand Planning & Resource Scheduling;
  Quality;
  Productivity;
  Employee Hiring, Training, and Skill Development;
  Health, Safety, and Compliance;
  Equipment and Facilities Management;
  Continuous Improvement.
• Utilize the ERP system, data, and reporting tools to optimize the business.
• Analyze and track metrics to identify and act upon improvement opportunities.
• Ensure that customer and plant-related issues are resolved effectively.
• Maintain an accident-free plant and ensure all employees are trained on best practices.
• Lead Health and Safety initiatives by working with plant personnel, the Director of Environmental, Health & Safety, HR, and the Joint Health and Safety Committee to implement and support Health and Safety policies and programs.
• Ensure effective preventative maintenance programs are in place.
• Collaborate with other members of the leadership team to develop strategic plans and capital/operating budgets.
• Control expenses within budget constraints.
• Maintain knowledge of new production methods, material options, and related technology.
• Manage special projects, ancillary requirements, and other related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 15+ years of experience in a production setting, with demonstrated success leading teams and delivering results.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical, financial, and operational information to all audiences.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational reports. Has successfully managed manufacturing operations and led large teams.
• Track record of multi-level management experience.
• Track record of increasing responsibility.
• Track record of improvements to P/L and KPIs.
• Proven ability to implement strong controls and process standards.
• Track record of cycle time reduction and quality improvement, with a good understanding of continuous improvement processes.
• Experience managing workflows from raw material inventory through to staging, production, and shipping. High mechanical aptitude.
• Adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, high integrity.
• Detail oriented.
• Time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercising good judgment for company success.

Salary is only a part of a well-developed compensation program. As a Pro Mach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your pay (base salary), comprehensive medical/dental programs as well as life insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and a wellness program. Benefits are available from day one.

Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000

Pro Mach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach complies with all states mandating the use of E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

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