Senior Plant Manager

About the role

This Sr. Plant Manager will play a critical role in ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics are achieved through appropriate staffing levels and resource allocation in all the essential manufacturing areas, especially during periods of increased demand or unexpected workforce changes.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with quality, engineering and technical services leadership to address immediate issues that could result in deviations or loss of product.
• Maintain knowledge of current concepts, practices, and processes to enable enforcement of standards established with the Quality Management System.
• Serve as a point of contact for manufacturing employees regarding employment related issues, working closely with HR to address concerns and maintain positive employee relations.
• Develop and maintain resource planning models to anticipate staffing and training requirements, identify potential gaps or surprises in workforce capacity.
• Ensure that manufacturing activities are completed at scheduled times and communicate barriers to schedule attainment to leadership in a timely fashion.
• Lead recruitment efforts for manufacturing positions, including advocating for new candidate pipelines, conducting interviews, and monitoring the onboarding process to ensure new hires are integrated smoothly into their respective roles.
• Collaborate with HR and training departments to identify training needs and opportunities for skill development among manufacturing employees, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and career advancement.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of manufacturing supervisors, providing feedback and support as needed to ensure high levels of productivity and job satisfaction.
• Ensure that the supervisors are giving regular and actionable feedback to manufacturing employees in alignment with company values and standards to support employee growth and high levels of job satisfaction.
• Ensure that all production/facility areas are kept up to support applicable state and federal OSHA requirements, proactively identify risks to employee safety and drive improvement.
• Conduct regular assessments of staffing needs across various manufacturing departments based on production schedules, demand forecasts, and other relevant factors.
• Monitor and participate in budgetary process for applicable areas such as overtime, special incentives, production supplies, and non-capital operating equipment to achieve annual budget targets and production needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Business or related field required or 10 years related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s Degree can be considered.
• Prior Supervisor experience to include workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations required.
• Prior experience in Manufacturing or Production Environment preferred.
• Strong Analytical Skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments required.
• Familiarity with relevant labor laws and regulations required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office and Production Planning functional expert required.

Benefits

• Hiring Wage: $ 113,500 – 181,000 annually + 10-12% Shift Differential depending on shift with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.
• Starting on your first day, you receive: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

Location

Spokane, WA — On Site, Full-Time Shift: Nights; Mon-Wednesday E/O Thursday 6pm-6am or Days; Friday -Sunday E/O Thursday 6am-6pm