Plant Manager

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION: Provide leadership to achieve plant performance objectives. Manage the operations including production, cost, coordination of raw materials, recommendations for capital expenditures, and maintenance. Establish practices and procedures to ensure the operation runs efficiently and effectively. Ensure all environmental and safety policies/programs are upheld. Work with, train, and develop employees. Foster an environment of trust, teamwork, Continuous Improvement and safety. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experienceTen plus years’ experience in Operations in a related manufacturing environmentThree plus years’ supervisory experienceDemonstrated abilities in planning, leadership, delegation, communications, problem solving, and decision makingExperience with cost reduction methods through process improvements and project managementExperience with accident prevention and eliminationFamiliarity with Production Control Systems and Resourcing PlanningStrong management skills in the area of development and implementation of team based Continuous Improvement initiativesDemonstrated ability to foster and promote a culture of trust and team work among employees PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Business (MBA) or related degreeExperience in a related industryTechnical competence related to the plants products and processesExperience with quality standards such as [At the time of posting modify to the appropriate quality standards for the position]Proven experience in use of an advanced Manufacturing Information System MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: Lead the creation and delivery of strategic initiatives and operating plans that elevate performance beyond world class in the following areas; safety, quality, delivery, customer service, cost, employees and culture developmentCoordinate communication and implementation of the strategic initiatives/operating plans focused on the gain sharing indicators and the Business PlanContinually identify, plan, and initiate methods to improve productivity, quality, and reduce costsDevelop a collaborative, accountable operations/supervision team capable of delivering current and future objectives while demonstrating disciplined operational executionDefine operational methods and develop supporting proceduresDevelop or participate in developing, managing, and delivering capital and operational expense budget for the plant and ensure operational expenses support revenue and profit goalsChampion Continuous Improvement and Lean techniquesMaintain all applicable quality systems standards and proceduresDevelop and administer manufacturing procedures, and practices required to support the Business Plan and to promote a safe/pleasant work atmosphereEnsure the plant is clean and organizedFoster a culture of trust, teamwork, responsibility, Continuous Improvement, safety, and open communicationsWork with the Human Resources to identify the training needs and deliver appropriate training to maintain a competent and motivated workforce; provide for employee cross-trainingTrain and develop employees as well as provide oversight and coachingCreate a safety culture that anchors on behavioral safety to ensure all employees leave in the same condition in which they arrivedFollow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirementsAbility to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description POSITION CHALLENGES: Maintaining high safety and quality standards in the face of ever-increasing productivity demandsIncreasing productivity and controlling the labor budget for the plant while faced with materials, quality, or engineering issues controlled by othersCommunicating the business plan to employees in terms which motivate them to reduce the waste and have a positive effect on gain sharing The annual hiring range for this position is: $142,600-$178,300. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).