Plant Manager, Mebane

Job Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the global WAM process by working with pillar leaders to develop plans to implement each of the 12 WAM pillars.
• Achieve thru implementation of the WAM Safety and Environmental Pillar improved safety and environmental performance with the goal of zero incidents and zero accidents.
• Develop plant management leadership through the use of the OGSM and APDR processes.
• Support global KPI process and ensure KPI’s are accurate and used to track improvements.
• Develop through the use of the WAM CD Pillar annual PAP plans to meet or exceed 3.5% annual reduction of manufacturing costs.
• Work with the FI Pillar leader to implement focused improvement tools to support other WAM pillars.
• Achieve improved equipment reliability with the goal of zero downtime by utilizing the AM and PM Pillars.
• Develop thru the capital planning process a three year plan and manage annual performance by completing projects on time and within planned costs while not exceeding annual capital budget.
• Work with the QA Manager to maintain an effective quality process and retain the plant’s ISO9000 certification.
• Work with NA Insulation Planning team and Customer Service on capacity planning and support monthly production plans to maintain expected customer service levels.
• Work with the HR Manager to maintain positive employee relations and develop effective processes for recruitment, retention, development, communication, and compliance.
• Ensure that plant meets all state, federal and corporate guidelines and regulations.
• Work with the Plant Safety/Environmental Committee to achieve goal of being environmentally compliant.
• Work with Insulation Technical Manager and plant manufacturing team to develop and implement new ideas for raw material changes and substitutions.
• Cookordination production activities along with procurement, maintenance, production planning, safety and quality control activities to obtain optimal use of the team and equipment.
• Cookordination with technical and sales teams to support new product development efforts.

Job Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 10 years of management experience in manufacturing environment required, Plant Manager experience preferred.
• Ability to excel in a cross-cultural, global team environment.
• Possesses professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Lotus Notes.
• Knowledge of rubber processing: mixing, curing, extrusion and foaming.