Plant Manager

This position is in Decatur, Alabama

Who We Are:

Chore-Time is a division of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. CTB’s core purpose is Helping to Feed a Hungry World® through a number of business units that manufacture and supply systems and solutions primarily for the agricultural supply chain. Founded in 1952, Chore-Time is achieving this goal by providing Leadership Through Innovation® with the design, manufacture and marketing of equipment for poultry and egg production. Offering complete end-to-end systems for feeding, feed handling, drinking, egg handling, climate control and house management, Chore-Time is a market leader known for product performance, tailored solutions and a proven independent distribution network. In order to continue this strong reputation, we need talented people looking to grow their careers while working toward our global mission. We hope you’ll join us in this journey!

What You Will Do:

As the Plant Manager, you will manage the operations – including production, warehouse, maintenance, and facilities – to ensure on-time, complete, and error-free goals are attained within budget and resource guidelines.

What You Will Accomplish:

• Leads and manages the production and scheduling, following customer order due dates, along with ordering on smaller components, to ensure shipping dates are achieved.
• Manages and controls costs to ensure budget goals are attained in the areas of scrap, material usage, overtime, tools, and supplies.
• Researches, develops, and executes on Lean-Thinking and 5S initiatives within the facility to continually enhance quality output.
• Manages the safety and maintenance of the facility and equipment – initiating Capital Expense Requests where applicable to ensure production & quality goals are met.
• Leads, mentors, and develops team members to continually grow competencies within the facility while creating a challenging and rewarding work environment that retains top talent.
• Collaborates with customers, CTB Customer Service, and vendors to ensure smooth processes for all involved.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or relevant field preferred; Will consider a combination of coursework and relevant work experience.
• Experience: 5 years of progressive Leadership experience within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Certification(s): Six Sigma or Lean certifications preferred but not required.
• Functional Skills: Strong budgeting, planning, and production scheduling experience; Exceptional understanding of Lean-thinking and process improvement; Strong experience in supply chain processes; Previous experience with safety/OSHA principles; Detailed and analytical.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Intermediate MS Office experience; Strong understanding of ERP systems with a knowledge of Oracle a plus.
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Servant leadership mentality; Strong commitment to integrity, Comfortable being a change-agent; Comfortable taking initiative and leveraging resources; Ability to take a vision and execute a plan; strong sense of urgency and determination; Willing to solicit feedback; ability to motivate and rally teams; flexible and adaptable; High-energy, motivated, and driven.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Relational, dedicated, and reliable to build trust with the accounts and distributors; able to see a vision and turn it into a concept.

Other Important Information:

Position Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.

Reports To: Operations Manager

Core Hours: 6:30am-4:30pm (There is flexibility with schedule; will work approximately 8-9 hours within this timeframe)

Typical Work Week:M-F

Direct Reports:3-4 direct reports; 22 total

Work Conditions: Primarily a manufacturing environment

Travel: Up to 10%