Manager, Plant - LCI

Manager, Plant

ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels. 
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military. 
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Manager, Plant is responsible for all operational objectives and initiatives for manufacturing.  This position will be responsible for planning and directing the workflow, process methods, work force utilization and optimization.  Supervise all manufacturing employees including subordinate managers and supervisors at assigned location.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Durham, NC

Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members, employees, vendors, and various field locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree, preferred. In lieu of degree, High School Diploma and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of computer networks with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be versed in progressive production and management practices with hands-on experience with quality metrics, ISO, MRP systems and scaling manufacturing processes. Quantifiable leadership experience in manufacturing required.
• Manage all site manufacturing activities to ensure all functions are driving toward common goals as set forth in strategic and operating plans.
• Drive implementation of methods required to achieve cost targets, improve quality, ensure high level of return on investment for capital, and improve the manufacturing environment.
• Maintain close communication with other facilities and managers to align goals at multiple sites and multiple operations.
• Provide management team with accurate and timely reports on monthly and quarterly basis.
• Direct and control the research and development function.
• Participate in strategic and operational planning and develop annual operating budgets.
• Interact with regulatory agencies and maintain knowledge of applicable regulations, standards, and compliance issues.
• Understand the operation of all production equipment.
• Create and maintain plans for efficient use of materials, machines and workforce.
• Develop operational reports to determine causes for bottlenecks and identify solutions to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to create and maintain a culture of accountability and ensure adequate training of all employees, and encourage a positive approach to work.

 Why LCI?

• Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)