Plant Manager

Quality Standards Programs

Administers Pratt Industries USA Quality Program
Involved in employee quality meetings
Ensures continual improvement of quality standards
Provides proper materials and producing 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 facilities
Submits periodic reports to the Director of Operations on 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 standards
Pratt Industries USA standards
Conducts safety meetings as required
Ensures that housekeeping standards are enforced

Financial/Fiscal

Maintains monthly plant financial reports
Ensures the plant operates at a profit
Keeps unnecessary expenses down, productivity high
Provides necessary statistics and anticipated operating basis for determining Operating expense budgets.

Employees

Maintains positive employee relations
Administers the compensation and the employee programs as they affect the overall plant
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 the applicable practices and procedure
Participates in grievances and proceedings
Completes Performance Evaluations for machine operators
Keeps track of employee activities, i.e. 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 entity (i.e. county, municipality, etc.)
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

All Plant Employees

Hiring Requirements/Preferences

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
Managing Processes
ADP & SAP experience
Process Improvement
Production Planning

A broad and in-depth knowledge of such matters as labor relations, manufacturing/operations methods, production planning, and quality programs
Professional Attitude & conduct
Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed
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 and if required
Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary
Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

You will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business, as we continually strive to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.

Please be aware that you must successfully complete a drug screen and background check in order to be hired into Pratt Recycling, Inc.