Plant Manager

Purpose

The Plant Manager will lead and manage all production people and assets at the Ashtabula facility. This includes cutting, pressing, water jet, assembly, and shipping operations. This is primarily a day shift position, but the plant manager is responsible for the production on all shifts which currently include 1st, 3rd, and weekend shifts.

Supervisory Responsibility

· Works with HR to set the correct organizational structure as well as maintain appropriate staffing given current and future demand levels.

· Responsible for making sure employees receive the necessary training.

· Oversees schedules and assignments for the division.

· Ensures performance evaluations are timely and constructive.

· Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Essential Functions

· Oversees the manufacture of products, ensuring production, performance, and quality standards are consistently met.

· Reviews production reports to ensure safety, quality, financial, and delivery goals and standards are met.

· Responsible for the first and final pass quality metrics and working with the quality and technical teams to remove and streamline quality issues.

· Ensures a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance with federal and state regulations, through collaboration with environmental, health, and safety contacts.

· Assists Chief Operating Officer with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new process, machinery, or production lines.

· Identifies and shares training opportunities for staff to build and improve skills.

· Organizes departmental management structure and teams for optimal, efficient operations.

· Works with chief financial officer to monitor and control production costs.

· Delivers progress and production reports to executive team members as requested.

· Supervises equipment purchase, maintenance, and layout.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

· Bachelors degree in a relevant field preferred.

· At least ten years of experience in manufacturing, three years of management required.

Competencies

· Ability to work well with others

· Timeliness and attendance

· Ability to motivate, retain, and develop direct reports

· Detail orientation / quality focus

· Ability to learn and retain new information

· Works well under pressure

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

Company Provided Training

· On-going and relevant safety training

· Enterprise-wide initiatives (ERP, etc.)

· Targeted functional training (machining, process, etc.)

· Skillpath: Project Management

· Skillpath: Management Training I and II

· 5S training and implementation

· Skillpath or Udemy: 5S Training

· ITAR General Awareness Training

· Managing Performance training

· May be selected for targeted training

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office on the shop floor and on the production floor around heavy equipment, wet work environment, and exposure to loud noises and intermittent heat/cold. Work environment is fast-paced, and employee must be able to multi-task and manage time in a 24/7 environment.

Join our team as a Plant Manager where you will play a critical role in driving our manufacturing success while fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)
• Management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ashtabula, OH 44004 (Required)

Work Location: In person