Plant Management - Plant Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW:   Founded in 1953 Avtron has a long history of manufacturing market leading power test solutions. Now with a global footprint and sales into some of the largest industrial projects, Avtron will continue to push the envelope of what’s possible in the electrical test environment. Avtron Power Solutions manufacture and distribute market leading load bank solutions for mission critical applications. We have the largest portfolio in the industry and can meet the highest load testing standards with our intelligent SIGMA load bank control system.   POSITION SUMMARY:    Manages, directs, and coordinates overall Load Bank Mfg. operations in Cleveland for air cooled Load Bank manufacturing and materials related activities. Through subordinate supervisors and managers assures production objectives are met within cost and quality standards.  The Plant Manager is responsible for all operations metrics, reporting, and improvement initiatives in addition to annual facility shipment responsibility.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    Essential Functions:   Provide overall leadership and direction for all Load Bank related functional disciplines including Quality, Materials, and Manufacturing Work as a contributing, cooperative team member within the cross functional quality, engineering, and test organizations. Overall responsibility for the accomplishment of all safety, quality, and financial / business objectives. Responsible for all quality related issues as they pertain to this position. Assures that organizational production objectives are met. Participates in plant organizational and operational planning consistent with the overall organizational objectives. Reviews and approves actions regarding pay, people, and costs. Drives continual improvement activities in the manufacturing and materials functions to streamline production and improve the operation Performs such individual assignments as the General Manager may direct; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:         EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:    Education: Master's degree or equivalent; or ten years or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.      Skills Strong organizational and analytical skills, results driven, ability to effectively communicate at all levels of employees.     Experience Specific Load Bank product knowledge will be a significant advantage .  COMPUTER SKILLS: Excellent PC and system knowledge, including the ability to analyze data within an MRP system and make effective assumptions to drive business results.