Plant Manager

About the role

Direct and coordinate overall operations of Manufacturing within the facility, including Safety, Production, Shipping and Receiving, Quality, and Maintenance/Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Direct interaction with Department Managers and Supervisors, along with Engineering, to review, assess, and set focus to address manufacturing issues (Safety, Productivity, Quality, and employee capability improvement).
• Address personnel issues within the facility through collaboration with Department Managers and Supervisors.
• Develop division goals aligned with corporate objectives in conjunction with other Managers.
• Apply mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment capabilities to make decisions and resolve daily manufacturing issues.
• Assist departments in identifying whether issues stem from operators, methods, or machines and determine required actions.
• Lead Safety efforts as the Center of Excellence and actively participate in Safety Committees to eliminate accidents/injuries.
• Monitor backlog and schedules with Department Managers and Production Control to determine production focus.
• Evaluate direct reports, establish performance goals, and conduct detailed, accurate, and timely evaluations.
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure product quality meets specifications.
• Develop plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to identify causes of nonconformity and operational problems.
• Seek improvement opportunities and implement actions to benefit APC’s success, including profit improvement plans and long/short-term division goals.
• Recommend Capital projects to improve Safety, Productivity, and Quality.
• Monitor divisional spending through departmental reviews.
• Ensure adherence to Plant Safety Rules, GMPs, and procedural training requirements.
• Ensure all manufacturing personnel follow GMPs and use food-safe materials and methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Manufacturing Department Managers and Engineers.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent.
• 10 years of related manufacturing experience.
• Experience in Extrusion Laminating and/or Coating preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Healthy work ethic and ability to take responsibility for assigned work.

Physical Demands

• Moving throughout the facility, including between and on top of machinery.
• Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Accessing materials and equipment from various areas of the facility, including high places.
• Frequent communication with co-workers to exchange accurate information.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs (refer to department-specific Job Hazard Analysis for restrictions).

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and fumes or airborne particles.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Excellent benefits.
• 401(k) plans.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.