Plant Manager

Job Description: Plant Manager

Job Overview: Lead and optimize our company's production, order fulfillment, planning, and continuous improvement processes. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with robust leadership skills and a demonstrated history of steering operational excellence and efficiency.

Provide leadership and support in areas of expertise across the Atlas organization to achieve performance goals, deliver on key initiatives, and drive continuous improvement.

Position Summary:

1. Production Leadership:

• Devise and execute production plans aligning with customer demand, emphasizing resource optimization.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production workflows and elevate productivity.

2. Planning and Coordination:

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and procurement teams to confirm precise demand forecasts and schedules.
• Optimize inventory levels to minimize stockouts and reduce excess inventory carrying costs.
• Support resilient planning processes to mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions.

3. Purchasing Excellence:

• Cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality.
• Evaluate supplier performance metrics and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.

4. Customer Service Collaboration:

• Support customer service operations, ensuring prompt and effective resolution of inquiries, complaints, and order processing.
• Align with customer service policies and procedures to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
• Analyze customer feedback and market trends, identifying opportunities for improvement.

5. Efficient Order Fulfillment:

• Oversee order fulfillment processes to guarantee on-time delivery and accurate order processing.
• Optimize warehouse operations, covering receiving, storage, and shipping, to enhance order processing efficiency.
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize errors and discrepancies.

6. Automation and Continuous Improvement Leadership:

• Lead automation and continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing process enhancements, cost-saving measures, and operational efficiencies.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the operations team.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or other improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management roles, with a preference for experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of driving process improvement initiatives with measurable results.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and other relevant software applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or related field is a plus but not required.