TRC Talent seeks a full time Plant Manager with a leading manufacturer in New Prague, MN.

The Plant Manager will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of all operations associated with packaged gas production in our New Prague manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be results driven, forward-thinking and an effective communicator and leader. This position is eligible for relocation support.

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be…

Maintain focus on the business plan, achieving organizational KPI's and partnering with the finance team to ensure accurate financial forecasts and AOP results.

Manage and improve financial performance and competitive position through continuous improvement initiatives, cost objectives, efficiency optimization and quality standards.

Partner collaboratively with all Functions involved in delivering the business plan.

Develop manufacturing plans and production schedules that contains cost and reduces overhead.

Provide leadership to the manufacturing operations, including strategic development and continuous improvement to ensure the site meets or exceeds customer expectations in quality, delivery and cost competitiveness.

Develop and lead the management team and build a cohesive, professional culture focusing on employee engagement.

Manage labor resources and material sourcing to ensure production commitments are met or exceeded.

> 10% travel

Your Education Should Be…

Bachelor's degree

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

Sitting, standing, stooping, bending, other related tasks in an office setting.

This position is subject to both office and uncontrolled manufacturing shop environmental conditions, noise and oils as well as subjected to hazards such as, but not limited to, moving parts and vehicles, heat, and chemicals

Your Professional Experience Should Be…

5 years related experience, with a heavy industrial environment strongly preferred.

Previous experience managing a manufacturing site and P&L.

Plant operations experience should include oversight of scheduling, inventory control, plant layout, and material flow.

Experience working in welding and fabrication environments, highly desirable.

Familiar with Lean and Six Sigma techniques.

Demonstrated ability to lead/develop teams and individuals and drive change.

Demonstrated ability to identify/execute continuous improvement activities.

Demonstrated ability to effectively write and deliver business correspondence.