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Plant Manager (Tooele, UT)
Our client in Tooele, UT a new wire mesh line for their Tooele, UT facility, and will be staffing this plant from the ground up. Operations anticipated to start in May, but they want a Plant Manager first!
The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production facility for manufacturing reinforcement mesh and bars. This role includes managing daily operations, ensuring optimal production efficiency, maintaining product quality, and fostering a safe and collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing management and a solid understanding of steel or construction-related production processes.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management- Oversees the production of reinforcement mesh and bars, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production schedules, optimizes workflows to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs, and monitors and analyzes production data to identify areas for improvement.
Team Leadership- Leads, trains, and motivates the plant team, including supervisors and production staff.
Establishes clear goals and performance expectations for all team members.
Fosters a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Safety and Compliance- Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Conducts regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
Promotes a safe working environment for all employees.
Quality Control- Implements and monitors quality assurance processes to maintain high product standards.
Addresses customer complaints or quality issues in a timely and effective manner.
Maintenance and Equipment- Oversees maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment to minimize downtime.
Collaborates with maintenance teams to ensure reliability and efficiency of production assets.
Budgeting and Cost Management- Develops and manage the plant’s operational budget.
Monitors expenseses and implements cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety.
Strategic Planning- Contributes to the development of long-term strategies for growth and competitiveness.
Evaluates and implement new technologies or processes to enhance production capabilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in a managerial role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in Wire Mesh manufacturing, steel, construction materials, or related industries.
Strong knowledge of production processes, quality management systems, and safety regulations.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in production management software and standard office applications.
Key Competencies
Leadership and team development.
Analytical thinking and decision-making.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Commitment to safety and quality.
Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic work environment.
Excellent benefits, one of the top benefits packages in the industry, competitive salary.
This plant specializes in the design and manufacture of ground control products, including bolts, beams, channels, trusses, resin, and rebar, which are essential for enhancing safety and efficiency in mining, tunneling, civil, and construction industries. Additionally, this location houses operations for manufacturing lines specializing in chemical roof support, rock stabilization, and ventilation sealing products.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Our client in Tooele, UT a new wire mesh line for their Tooele, UT facility, and will be staffing this plant from the ground up. Operations anticipated to start in May, but they want a Plant Manager first!
The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production facility for manufacturing reinforcement mesh and bars. This role includes managing daily operations, ensuring optimal production efficiency, maintaining product quality, and fostering a safe and collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing management and a solid understanding of steel or construction-related production processes.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management- Oversees the production of reinforcement mesh and bars, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production schedules, optimizes workflows to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs, and monitors and analyzes production data to identify areas for improvement.
Team Leadership- Leads, trains, and motivates the plant team, including supervisors and production staff.
Establishes clear goals and performance expectations for all team members.
Fosters a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Safety and Compliance- Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Conducts regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
Promotes a safe working environment for all employees.
Quality Control- Implements and monitors quality assurance processes to maintain high product standards.
Addresses customer complaints or quality issues in a timely and effective manner.
Maintenance and Equipment- Oversees maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment to minimize downtime.
Collaborates with maintenance teams to ensure reliability and efficiency of production assets.
Budgeting and Cost Management- Develops and manage the plant’s operational budget.
Monitors expenseses and implements cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety.
Strategic Planning- Contributes to the development of long-term strategies for growth and competitiveness.
Evaluates and implement new technologies or processes to enhance production capabilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in a managerial role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in Wire Mesh manufacturing, steel, construction materials, or related industries.
Strong knowledge of production processes, quality management systems, and safety regulations.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in production management software and standard office applications.
Key Competencies
Leadership and team development.
Analytical thinking and decision-making.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Commitment to safety and quality.
Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic work environment.
Excellent benefits, one of the top benefits packages in the industry, competitive salary.
This plant specializes in the design and manufacture of ground control products, including bolts, beams, channels, trusses, resin, and rebar, which are essential for enhancing safety and efficiency in mining, tunneling, civil, and construction industries. Additionally, this location houses operations for manufacturing lines specializing in chemical roof support, rock stabilization, and ventilation sealing products.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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