Plant Manager III

This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position also requires access to export-controlled technical data or technology; employment is contingent upon obtaining any required export authorization from the appropriate government agency or agencies.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of Senior Operations Leadership (Autonomous) experience with proven leadership qualities in 3PL Operations with P&L responsibility, inspirational leadership, and world-class processing standards
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Behavioral Science curriculum)
• Meets thyssenkrupp Materials NA Employee Attributes/Competencies

Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management

• Hands-on leader willing to learn all parts of the daily business and drive change management
• Hire, train, and motivate warehouse employees to build bench strength and increase retention by scheduling and providing training for growth and compliance
• Build effective teams and perform employee performance management as required

Customer & Business/Strategy

• High level of customer/business acumen; works directly with all levels of leadership with key customers
• Works daily with the customer onsite to define strategic views ensuring alignment and operational success
• Assists in contract negotiations where applicable
• Outlines strategic initiatives for a 3–5-year outlook and identifies roadmaps for achieving long-term goals
• Supports corporate with labor, OPX expenses, and capital requirements for new business opportunities
• Prepares and maintains plant budgets, focusing on OPEX improvements
• Attends regional and corporate meetings as required

Operations & Process Management

• Manages day-to-day site operations using SAP Warehouse Management System and available production tools
• Ensures organizational KPIs and CPIs are achieved; implements action plans if goals are not met
• Responsible for inventory governance, including KPIs and audits (internal and external)
• Develops and monitors operational site capacity for labor and storage to ensure readiness for current and new projects
• Promotes continuous improvement culture to drive Kaizens and process improvements, focusing on waste elimination
• Ensures preventive and corrective action methods are followed to meet customer requirements

Safety/Compliance

• Develops plans and procedures to ensure the safety of all employees and visitors; corrects incorrect warehouse procedures
• Ensures operations and equipment comply with corporate guidelines and OSHA standards
• Maintains security compliance for ITAR requirements

Skills & Technical Knowledge

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Project, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of basic lean manufacturing principles
• Working knowledge of labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, and sales functions