Plant Manager

Pratt Perks: paid holidays from day one, insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire, 401(k) with match after three months, full tuition reimbursement and paid childbearing/parenting leave after twelve months.

About the role

Manages, plans, and coordinates—through a staff of skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled trade employees—activities concerned with the operation, repair, and maintenance of facility, equipment, buildings, and grounds to minimize interruption and improve efficiency. Plans and oversees facility development, formulation of operating rules, regulations, and procedures. Helps develop procedures for use in event of accidents, fires, or other emergencies. Inspects plant facilities or supervises building service personnel. Assigns workers to duties such as maintenance, repair, or renovation and may obtain bids for additional work from outside contractors. Plans and administers building department budget. Compiles records of labor and material costs for operating buildings and issues cost reports to management. Reviews reports of expenditures for the previous fiscal year and proposed improvements to facilities in order to prepare budget estimates for the upcoming fiscal year. Purchases building and maintenance supplies, machinery, equipment, and furniture. May direct contracted projects to ensure adherence to specifications. May be responsible for procurement of utilities or operations of utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Quality Standards Programs
  • Administrates Pratt Industries USA Quality Program.
  • Is involved in employee quality meetings.
  • Ensures continual improvement of quality standards.
  • Provides proper materials and produces components, products, and systems on the most economical, profitable basis possible consistent with quality standards.
• Operations
  • Directs the processing of all materials entering the plant at the most economical cost, with prescribed quality, accuracy, and performance standards.
  • Reports obsolescence of equipment and facilities and submits recommendations regarding replacements or improvements, including cost data on return of capital outlay.
  • Reviews and reports on facility and equipment condition with regard to current governmental requirements.
  • Ensures that plant property is kept in good repair and appearance as economically as possible. Submits recommendations for improvement essential to effective operations.
  • Directs the proper utilization of all plant tools, equipment, and facilities.
  • Submits periodic reports to the Director of Operations on the current status of various responsibilities, reporting and making recommendations in cases of unsatisfactory results in an effort to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and quality.
• Safety
  • Chairs safety committee meetings.
  • Ensures safety standards are followed (OSHA and Pratt Industries USA standards).
  • Conducts safety meetings as required.
  • Ensures that housekeeping standards are enforced.
• Financial/Fiscal
  • Files monthly plant financial reports.
  • Ensures the plant operates at a profit.
  • Keeps unnecessary expenses down and productivity high.
  • Provides necessary statistics and anticipated operating basis for determining operating expense budgets.
• Employees
  • Maintains positive employee relations, administers compensation and employee programs as they affect the overall plant.
  • Is responsible for selection, training, and professional development of plant manufacturing management.
  • Administers the Incentive and Points System in conformance with the plant’s incentive policies and applicable practices and procedures.
  • Participates in grievances and proceedings.
  • Completes performance evaluations for machine operators.
  • Keeps track of employee activities, e.g., absences, overtime, etc.
• Public and Customer Relations
  • Conducts plant tours.
  • Speaks with groups about Pratt Industries USA and the recycling industry.
  • Maintains contact with vendors and customers, including contracting entities (e.g., county, municipality).
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

All plant employees.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with equivalent experience.
• Safety process and experience in safety conduct, procedures, and protocols.
• Supervision of all levels of plant employees.
• Coaching and managing processes.
• ADP & SAP experience.
• Process improvement and production planning.
• A broad and in-depth knowledge of labor relations, manufacturing/operations methods, production planning, and quality programs.
• Professional attitude and conduct.
• Multi-tasking, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by Pratt Safety and OSHA.
• At least 18 years of age due to the nature of the working environment.
• Flexibility to the needs of the business, continually striving to meet and exceed customer needs.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and background check is required for hire.

Benefits

• Paid holidays from day one.
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.
• 401(k) with match after three months.
• Full tuition reimbursement and paid childbearing/parenting leave after twelve months.