What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Copeland?
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Description
If you are a seasoned Manufacturing & Operations professional looking for an opportunity to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for you! You will provide leadership as the Plant Manager for our Copeland Vilter plant in the Milwaukee, WI area. You will also be responsible for delivering plant operational goals and developing strategies that facilitate growth, deliver profitable margins and material velocity. This role will promote a culture of trust and reinforce behaviors that encourage a growth mindset and continuous improvement. This leader will also work closely with the Materials, Engineering, Quality, and Project Management groups. You will balance customer, employee and shareholder needs to help drive the business. The Plant Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and will collaborate with peers at other plants, the Business Unit, and the corporate level.
As The Plant Manager, You Will
Cudahy is a quaint community located in Milwaukee County, where clean neighborhoods mingle with acres of parkland, major transportation access, and big-city attractions all within an arm's reach, with a small-town feel. Cudahy has six county parks and 823 acres of parkland, seasonal farmers markets in front of City Hall, and an extravagant Fourth of July celebration. With lots of community involvement, the city has many family-friendly events throughout the year.
The area is home to several major league sports teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers, with Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, just 2 hours away!
Traveling in and out of the area is also a breeze! General Mitchell International Airport is just minutes away, with Chicago O’Hare International Airport just a little over an hour away.
About Our Location
The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. We offer the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression. Approximately 225 employees work in Cudahy, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Cudahy location.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Description
If you are a seasoned Manufacturing & Operations professional looking for an opportunity to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for you! You will provide leadership as the Plant Manager for our Copeland Vilter plant in the Milwaukee, WI area. You will also be responsible for delivering plant operational goals and developing strategies that facilitate growth, deliver profitable margins and material velocity. This role will promote a culture of trust and reinforce behaviors that encourage a growth mindset and continuous improvement. This leader will also work closely with the Materials, Engineering, Quality, and Project Management groups. You will balance customer, employee and shareholder needs to help drive the business. The Plant Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and will collaborate with peers at other plants, the Business Unit, and the corporate level.
As The Plant Manager, You Will
- Commit to plant safety procedures and drive a companywide culture of safety first
- Implement and handle cost effective process improvements, capital, and operating expenditures, and cost-reduction program
- Lead regular safety, lean, 5S inspections, review performance to targets, and pursue root cause analysis and countermeasure steps
- Adopt the Copeland Business System as the operating platform to drive value stream mapping, lean daily management, and structured problem-solving.
- Establish measurements and get results through lean and continuous improvement on operational critical metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People)
- Achieve Operational objectives linked to business goals and effectively communicate progress to inspire ownership and accountability in employees
- Develop a culture that embodies operational excellence core principles: respect everyone, lead with humility, seek perfection, scientific thinking, process focus, quality at the source, flow and pull value, think systematically, constancy of purpose, customer value
- Lead the team with high expectations, building a culture of candor, trust, and strong performance modeling core values of partnership, respect, innovation, responsibility, and excellence
- Develop talent at all levels within the plant organization and mitigate talent gaps to cultivate an impactful organization with deep bench strength
- Provide regular performance feedback to employees while mentoring and counseling team members quickly and optimally to meet the company's expectations for both leadership proficiencies and goal achievement
- Build influence and rapport with people across various levels, functions, cultures, and geography
- Gain insight into customer needs to develop solutions that also align with organizational needs
- Participate in sales, inventory, and operations planning sessions to develop operations objectives in support of organizational goals and customer support
- Model high standards of honesty and integrity, and assure others think and act similarly
- Prior plant management experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in a technical, engineering, or business discipline; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Experience driving lean manufacturing initiatives and production improvement programs
- Ten (10) years of operations and/or business-related experience and consistent track record of progressive levels of leadership in business, technical or manufacturing management roles
- Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation ability with a focus on the customer
- Strong analytical and data leadership skills
- Strong social skills enabling collaboration in a team-oriented environment
- High-quality decision making even in the face of uncertainty or when incomplete information is available
- Hands-on leader who possesses a high level of drive, integrity, accountability, and energy to connect with all levels of employees
- Occasional travel for trainings, meetings and events up to 15% of the time
- Prior experience in Industrial setting (low volume / high variability)
- Experience in a Union environment
- Experience with customer-facing engagement
- Graduate-level education in business, technical or engineering field
- Relevant business insight into Industrial industry and customer needs
- Experience with the deployment of automation
Cudahy is a quaint community located in Milwaukee County, where clean neighborhoods mingle with acres of parkland, major transportation access, and big-city attractions all within an arm's reach, with a small-town feel. Cudahy has six county parks and 823 acres of parkland, seasonal farmers markets in front of City Hall, and an extravagant Fourth of July celebration. With lots of community involvement, the city has many family-friendly events throughout the year.
The area is home to several major league sports teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers, with Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, just 2 hours away!
Traveling in and out of the area is also a breeze! General Mitchell International Airport is just minutes away, with Chicago O’Hare International Airport just a little over an hour away.
About Our Location
The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. We offer the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression. Approximately 225 employees work in Cudahy, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Cudahy location.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com
