Plant Manager

About the role

Husky Technologies™ is seeking an experienced and dynamic Plant Manager to lead our HRC Operations Team in Milton, Vermont. The Plant Manager will provide hands-on leadership of the operations team and oversee the business to meet key objectives and metrics, including product and process quality, production/capacity planning, assembly, and operations.

Our success is built on innovation, close customer relationships, and a unique culture. We offer exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to work with a world-class team, and an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, and have a passion for excellence, we invite you to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership to drive engagement throughout the local Operations Team.
• Prepare and manage budgets, understanding financial implications of capacity planning and build execution.
• Manage and review all capital requests within Milton Operations.
• Translate future vision and strategy into clear operational objectives with daily reviews to ensure achievement.
• Actively manage production commitments and project performance to meet customer quality, on-time, and cost deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal suppliers such as Sales and Supply Chain teams to ensure customer and business commitments are met.
• Work closely with Finance, Quality, and Human Resources to ensure continuity in execution of business plans.
• Develop and drive business and factory metrics with a clear line of sight to global operations.
• Support and drive alignment through our QMS (quality management system) within the HRC Operation plants globally.
• Create, monitor, and track sound capacity plans according to production volume and sales forecasts.
• Devise strategies to ensure growth, identifying and implementing process improvements and cost reduction methods.
• Manage labor capacity and cross-training plans for increased labor flexibility.
• Identify and address resource needs, talent gaps, and bench strength to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Drive accountability through all departments to promote maximum team performance and ownership.
• Build a culture of growth by fostering high-performing teams and an engaging workforce that encourages risk-taking and development.
• Foster a continuous feedback loop for adjustment and shared commitment to end-to-end improvements.
• Challenge the status quo by remaining fair and objective, holding others accountable to their commitments.
• Build commitment through influence and collaboration, effectively leading change at a fast pace with vision and passion.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline is preferred.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (machine shop environment preferred).
• System-level thinker with the ability to see beyond the obvious and solve apparent contradictions; capable of tackling end-to-end process changes.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a group of people.
• Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with people at various technical and management levels.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and make decisions quickly in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to increase productivity.
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics.
• Ability to demonstrate humility and self-awareness.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six-Sigma.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrated experience with conflict management.
• Working knowledge of Baan, OFS, MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and the ability to learn new computer skills quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to drive step-by-step functional improvements and implement change in a short period of time.

Pay

$185,000 - $205,000

Benefits

Husky Technologies™ offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and strive to maintain a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace.