- Ensures that the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most effective manner within budgeted costs. Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules properly supporting the business.
- Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility.
- Acts in a proactive fashion in regard to problem resolution.
- Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance and reviews KPIs regularly (Daily, Weekly and Monthly).
- Leads the overall strategic planning efforts for the location which include cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resources as well as in other areas.
- Manages the overall safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance and other administrative functions for the facility.
- Leads the effort in maintaining a safe, clean and efficient operation working within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.
- Strives to improve the plant’s safety accident record year over year in creating a positive safety culture for all employees.
- Conducts safety walks of the facility on a weekly basis.
- Conducts talent reviews. Trains, develops and motivates staff in an effort to optimize the workforce. Delivers performance reviews and any feedback to the team as needed.
- Conducts weekly staff meetings which focus on key operative measurements.
- Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.
- Interfaces with customers and suppliers. Visits both as necessary.
- Works as necessary to establish positive community relationships.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Injection and blow molding experience is a MUST
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people
- Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
- Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Experience with plastic injection molding environment and metal processing/metal forming strongly preferred
- Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with process development and business process design.
- Experience managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards
- Experience implementing and/or managing to an Operating System (example: the Toyota Production Systems)
- PLEASE NOTE: This position is NOT AIP eligible