Plant Manager - Johnson City, TN - Stealth Recruiting Services

Job Description

Our client delivers top-quality products to the battery market.

They need a Dynamic Plant Manager to lead this growing operation and
drive continuous improvement in safety and operational efficiency.

The plant manager is responsible for all aspects of plant operations,
focused on developing and executing operational strategy to drive a
safety culture and achieve high level of operational excellence. .

Responsibilities:

Safety Management:

- Direct development and execution of the annual safety improvement
plan.

- Achieving a best-in-class safety culture by significant engagement
by all plant associates.

- Lead a robust investigation and review process to prevent
recurrences.

Operational Excellence:

- Foster an environment of curiosity and continuous improvement.

- Oversee plant operations, including production scheduling, quality
control, and maintenance.

- Implement and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement and
achieve operational goals.

- Optimize production processes: increase efficiency, reduce downtime
and enhance quality.

- Manage plant budgets, control costs, and ensure effective resource
utilization.

Leadership and Team Management:

- Lead, mentor and develop staff, fostering collaborative and
high-performing work environment.

- Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback to ensure
alignment with goals.

- Coordinate departments ensuring smooth workflow by effective
communication in the Plant.

Compliance and Reporting:

- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry
standards.

- Prepare and present reports on plant performance, safety metrics,
and operational improvements

- Address and resolve compliance issues or discrepancies in a timely
manner.

Qualifications

Requirements:

- BS degree engineering or related field advanced degree or relevant
certifications a plus

- Minimum 5 years experience as a manager with emphasis on safety and
operational excellence.

- Industry experience in specialty polymers, plastics, and automotive
is ideal.

- In-depth knowledge of key processes that make a manufacturing plant
tick.

- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team, managing
multiple priorities.

- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and make
data-driven decisions.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and collaborate with
all levels of the organization.

- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other
methodologies.

- Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance standards.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Rising company servicing the automotive EV market needs a data driven Plant Manager who can help our client grow.