Unit Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Operates the plant in a safe manner, compliant with Operating Permits and "Good Neighbor" policies, and to produce high quality products which meet sor exceed budgeted costs and production forecasts.
• Communicate production schedules and product availability to the plant administrators to service customer needs.
• Hiring, evaluating and managing personnel in their operating areas.
• Ensuring that employees have proper training and tools/equipment to safely and effectively perform their job tasks.
• Leading efforts to reduce costs through improved yields and throughput;
• Performing necessary accounting procedures for month end closing and yearly inventory audits.
• Scheduling employees and managing overtime, vacations.
• Ensuring the plant is properly staffed to operate.
• Maintaining accurate production records and controlling inventory and shipping processes so that they are accurate at all times and match SAP records.
• Taking an active role in plant maintenance and PM systems to improve plant reliability.
• Engaging with employees and coaching for performance to expectations; H&S Responsibilities:
• Operating the plant in a safe manner, compliant with Operating Permits and "Good Neighbor" policies, and to produce high quality products which meet sor exceed budgeted costs and production forecasts.
• Communicating production schedules and product availability to the plant administrators to service customer needs.
• Identifying ways to make employee jobs safer, more productive, more meaningful, and more efficient.
• Understanding plant equipment, limitations, and maintenance requirements;
• Identifying improvement projects - creating ad hoc teams to solve problems and following through.
• Understanding Fixed/Variable Cost budgets and demonstrating cost control measures.
• Monitoring and understanding the Quality mission - from production to product shipment;
• Communicating with Sales and Corporate Planning as needed;
• Communicating, promoting, and personally demonstrating Safety/Health (including HSE Essentials) as #1 priority.
• Responsible for overall HSE performance in the unit, including ensuring that all policies, guidelines and standards are implemented and effective.
• Responsible for compliance to all regulatory and legal requirements in the unit including ensuring that all policies, guidelines and standards are implemented and effective.
• Aiding in the investigation of major HR issues - disciplinary or termination cases;
• Managing daily production scheduling, including product changes, packaging requirements and any special instructions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering discipline
• Five plus years of experience in Operations Management in a manufacturing environment

Skills and Knowledge

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be proficient in SAP
• Have working knowledge of basic OSHA and EPA regulations
• Have knowledge of ISO 9001