Plant Manager

Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team oriented atmosphere? Clark Dietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL℠, by applying to become a Plant Manager at our Warren, Ohio location.

SUMMARY

* Direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, warehouse/shipping, employee safety, maintenance, quality and other production-related activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Direct and manage plant operations for production, employee safety, maintenance, quality and shipping and receiving.

* Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to insure that all manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.

* Develops, coordinates and directs all efforts to promote safety throughout the organization

* Develop and control budget, through active planning and understanding of the plant P&L

* Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.

* Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.

* Controls and minimizes labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.

* Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.

* Investigates and recommend new equipment or process improvements

* Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.

* Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.

* Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.

* Provides direction, development and leadership to all supervision.

* Onsite contact for government agencies, landlords and various other vendors

* Actively participate with Regional Sales Management to develop and manage the Regional Operating Unit into a team oriented environment.

SAFETY

* Wears all required PPE while in the manufacturing facility

* Monitors the activities of all employees and provides feedback and discipline to promote a safe workplace

* Oversees the development and organization of all safety related documentation

* Insures that all required safety related training is conducted

* Develops and implements employee programs to promote safe employee behavior

* Audits equipment and the shop floor for safety related improvements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Supervise all plant management and personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Mechanically Inclined.

* Problem Solver.

* Team Oriented.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment.

* Exposure with managing union and non-union environments

* Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.

* Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required.

* Basic computer experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

* The military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

* Basic mathematical skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and converting fractions into decimals.

* Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer and caliper accurately.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

* Manufacturing facility-exposed to heat and cold

* Personal Protective Equipment required at all times

* Controlled Noise exposure

* Activity level is high-continuous movement

CLARKDIETRICH BENEFITS INCLUDE

* Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)

* 401(k) with company match

* Annual Incentive

* Paid Time Off

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Community Service Day