Job Title: Plant Manager
Department: Operations
Reports to: VP of Operations
FLSA: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
Oversee management of all areas of Manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives. Lead and manage core competencies to include P&L, budgeting, spending, and inventory control. This position is located primarily in Social Circle, Georgia.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist company officers and senior staff members in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives. Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards. Achieve optimum employee levels with the least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet the annual budgetary plan. Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation. Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish the goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Act as liaison between department managers/subordinate levels, as well as, executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes, and results. Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap, and rework data. Direct the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of production standards. Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.) Initiate and coordinate major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.). Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance. Performs miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Education and/or Experience :
Bachelor's degree in industrial, Mechanical, or Business Administration 10+ years experience in manufacturing management A minimum of 5 years experience managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire operation of a smaller manufacturer. Experience working with manufacturing-based technology, processes, and principles is preferred. Job Skills:
Must have a thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment. Lean Manufacturing Expert Must be a highly organized, self-motivating individual who can work independently. Strong leadership skills Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be computer literate Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position currently has supervisor duties.
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