Plant Manager - Big Equipment/Relo to Glade Spring, VA

Job Description

PLANT MANAGER - Big Equipment

We are looking for a hands-on, positive & collaborative Plant Manager/Leader with experience in Big Equipment Assembly/Manufacturing for our client in Glade Spring, VA.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering Required
• 8 years of Plant Manager experience leading a Big Equipment Assembly/Manufacturing operation.
• Experience leading a team of 250 .
• Must be a hands-on, strong, collaborative leader who can motivate & engage others & work well cross-functionally.
• Must have critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Ability & experience in speaking effectively in front of diverse groups of employees.
• Ability to receive & provide effective constructive feedback.
• Ability to travel occasionally within the US, Canada & Mexico
• Must live in the US & be a US Citizen or have a green card in hand.
  
  

EDUCATION: 4 Year BS Degree is Required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the management team in all aspects of the plant, including Safety, Quality, Production, on-time delivery, People & Process Improvement.
• Create & sustain a culture of Safety. Work collaboratively across functions to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Ensure that the plant complies with all local rules/regulations for Safety & Environmental.
• Mentor/coach the plant Leadership team to ensure the success and growth of the staff.
• Work through the Production management team to meet the corporate goals for basing, billing, units in process, efficiency and inventory turns.
• Communicate to all levels of the organization to help accomplish the corporate goals, which include D365, 5S, Problem Solving, and leadership development.
• Work with Production Support on 5S, manufacturing engineering, and process improvement.
• Lead with a participative & engaging style to value & capitalize on the strengths of the team members.
• Sponsor and support the Quality team to ensure product quality. This includes root cause analysis of issues & warranties.
• Develop & recommend Capital Improvement projects.
• Ensure there is an inclusive culture that values diversity.
• Be a role model to others & behave in a way that actively supports & promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
  
  

Company Description

We are an Executive Recruiting Agency, working on behalf of our client.

We are an Executive Recruiting Agency, working on behalf of our client.