Plant Manager

What you’ll do

• As the Plant Manager, you will be at the helm of plant operations, ensuring high performance in safety, quality, productivity, and regulatory compliance
• You'll lead a dedicated team, inspiring them to achieve excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Lead by Example: Be a hands-on, visible leader, engaging with frontline employees and fostering trust and collaboration
• Drive Safety and Compliance: Act as a relentless advocate for safe work practices and ensure adherence to safety regulations
• Plan and Execute: Develop and implement efficient production plans, prioritize operations, and address manufacturing challenges to prevent delays
• Optimize Equipment: Oversee machine performance, implement preventive maintenance programs, and minimize unplanned downtime
• Foster Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production methods, inventory processes, equipment performance, and quality standards
• Employee Development: Cross-train employees, maintain performance records, and create a culture of engagement and accountability
• Collaboration: Coordinate activities with other departments and work closely with the Process Engineering Team to enhance performance across the enterprise
• Performance Analysis: Analyze production data to identify and resolve operational issues while ensuring cost-effective operations
• Change Driver: Comfortable leading through change, inspiring teams to embrace a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

What we’re looking for

• Technical degree and/or equivalent experience in injection molding
• Hands-On and Relatable: A leader who connects authentically with frontline employees and fosters trust
• Highly proficient in scientific injection molding principles
• Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
• High Energy and Collaborative: A dynamic leader with a positive, team-oriented working style
• Operational Expertise: Deep knowledge of production processes, preventative maintenance, and performance improvement strategies
• Commitment to Safety: Passionate about creating a safe work environment and leading by example
• Problem Solver: Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and implement effective solutions
• Change Driver: Comfortable leading through change, inspiring teams to embrace a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Requires excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and customers
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagrammatic or schedule form