We are currently seeking a Plant Manager in the Charlotte area. We are growing at a tremendous rate which presents a fantastic opportunity to join our company and achieve long-term career goals. A successful candidate is one who will drive Change Management, be a Team Builder with a focus on Safety, who is Goal Oriented and has a Servant Leadership work style. The Plant Manager will focus on the day to day operations of the plant to include production, customer service, maintenance, quality, shipping, and receiving while maintaining a safe work environment.
Essential Job Duties:
- Directing and managing plant operations for production, maintenance, quality, and shipping and receiving.
- Setting production goals, monitoring, and managing all aspects of production.
- Implementing cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, workforce, wages, and effective use of labor.
- Managing capital asset maintenance.
- Establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
- Controlling and minimizing workforce overtime and variable expenses.
- Collaborating with maintenance to maintain, repair or replace existing plant facilities and equipment as well as develop and implement maintenance processes to ensure minimal downtime.
- Providing leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
- Implement Lean and 5S principles
- Providing direction, development, and leadership to direct reports.
- Collaboration with the Safety team to monitor facility safety conditions, ensure OSHA compliance and to reduce possible work-related injuries.
- Communicating regularly with senior management and support functions.
Experience:
- 5 years manufacturing experience with minimum 3 years supervisory experience
- Custom manufacturing experience.
- Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience
- Business finance acumen and P&L knowledge/experience
- Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, and procedures including Lean manufacturing techniques required
- Must have excellent follow through and communication skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments
- Production, capacity, and forecasting background
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong leadership coaching and mentoring skills
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan to include immediate access to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, we provide you an opportunity to participate in a 401k retirement plan and Health Savings or Flexible Spending Account.
We are an equal opportunity employer.