Plant Manager

Job Responsibilities

Develop and monitor both short and long-term plans and operating budgets to assure the plant continues to implement their strategic plans to grow through effective manufacturing of quality parts while providing a safe work environment for all employees.

Direct the operating staff of the respective plant departments in the activities of engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, tooling, quality assurance and logistics; to assure timely delivery of error free products and services to the customers.

Assure continued customer satisfaction and profitability by planning, implementing and monitoring continuous improvement processes to improve both quality of products (reduced PPM’s) produced and improved operating efficiencies.

Remain abreast of new market demands, trends and activities of competitors and customers to anticipate adjustments in operational plans, utilizing all corporate resources available.

Maintain a safe work environment for all employees and visitors by implementing and monitoring all corporate policies and procedures relative to employee satisfaction, health, safety, environment and promoting 5 S activities.

Assure accurate and timely reporting by monitoring financial and inventory documentation as required for end of period basis to measure performance to budget and established metrics.

Work with Process and Tooling Engineering teams to successfully launch new and takeover products.

Provide operational resources to support all launches and actively participate in meetings and reviews.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 15-500 employees in the Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Tooling, Engineering and Logistics departments.

Responsible for the day to day overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of respective unit and its employees.

Carrries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable local, state and federal laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education, Skills and Experience

B.A. or B.S. degree from accredited college or university.

10 to 15 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in progressive manufacturing assignments.

Exposure to high volume manufacturing, ISO /TS requirements, Toyota production systems including 5 S and use of Kanban and MRP II Class A systems.