Plant Manager

Evaluation

• Evaluate current business systems, identify bottlenecks and assess opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and deploy a broad range of customer cost-saving initiatives through established processes; achieve budget and operating income goals.

Data Analysis

• Analyze data, metrics and performance indicators to make informed business decisions.

Process Transformation

• Lead process transformation initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in.
• Work closely with department heads, project managers and frontline staff to drive process enhancements.

Supervision

• Provide direct supervisory control of operations team to ensure service level standards are met.

HR Development

• Lead HR development efforts through appropriate training, development and succession planning.

Risk Management

• Recognize and manage operational risks/security practices; implement best practices and provide a safe work environment.
• Support legal processes and enable legal dispute resolutions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (2 years work experience equals 1 year of education; experience used for education equivalency can’t be used for work experience qualification).
• Master’s in Operations Management, Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
• 8 years leadership/management experience including 4 years in operations with 2 years production supervision experience.

Skills

• Proficient in data analysis, process mapping and root cause analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change.
• Creative problem solver with a results-oriented mindset.
• Able to work extended hours, including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Able to apply coaching, team building and leadership skills.
• Able to meet production deadlines and to react to changes to meet customer demands.