What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Plant position at Advanced Drainage Systems?
Overview
Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Plant Manager to join our team! In this role, you will oversee plant operations, ensuring safety, driving production, and collaborating with various departments to achieve business objectives. If you are passionate about manufacturing and recycling operations, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe work environment and foster a safety-first mentality.
- Oversee recycling operations, meeting quality, productivity, and maintenance goals.
- Lead continuous improvement activities and reinforce a Lean Culture.
- Manage staffing levels, employee training, and development.
- Ensure excellent customer service and proper inventory levels.
- Prepare and meet annual operating budgets.
- Manage materials, finished goods, and equipment inventories.
- Facilitate operational programs and ensure compliance.
- Prepare financial reports.
- Develop a high-performing team and support expansion.
- Build collaborative relationships with other functional leaders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or significant manufacturing and management experience.
- Degree and/or experience in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, Food Science, Management, or Operations preferred.
- 10 years of managerial experience in a production environment.
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong operational skills and knowledge of lean business practices.
- Ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team leader/member with diverse groups.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
- Occasionally lift and move up to 25 lbs.
- Travel – 10%.
Skills & Competencies:
- Leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Operational and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of lean business practices.
- Ability to coach and develop team members.
- Strong communication skills.
Company Benefits:
Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
*100% paid by ADS.
Why Join ADS?
Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.
Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.
Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.
Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us
EEO Statement
ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
