Manager, Plant- Youngsville, NC

Job Summary

The Plant Manager will provide leadership for the Youngsville Plant to ensure a positive work environment that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement and high performance through the application of Operational Perfection at Southwire. This individual will develop and direct a strong leadership team as we build organizational capability through implementation of the ONE Southwire approach to ensure objectives are met and exceeded.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the Culture of Zero throughout the facility to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and contractors at Southwire.
• Build and engage employees that support our goals as we Build Organizational Capability, Drive Operational Excellence, and Accelerate Growth.
• Lead and develop continuous improvement programs to increase employee involvement, ensuring a positive work environment is maintained.
• Direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality and shipping and receiving.
• Requires a strong passion for Southwire’s OPS culture and lean manufacturing principles. Provides direction and leadership to support operational initiatives such as daily huddles.
• Create ONE Southwire culture at the facility.
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to resolve manufacturing problems to ensure minimum costs and delays.
• Interface with Materials Management to establish priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary. Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for all quipment.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Provide direction, development and leadership to production supervisors.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and ensure positive work environment.

Qualifications of Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business or related engineering field along with 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous management experience required
• Understanding of Lean Thinking principles and demonstrated ability to implement in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills along with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Must be PC literate and have a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have knowledge in SAP and Advaris.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• PC literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Knowledge of SAP and Advaris

Benefits We Offer

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More