Plant Operations Manager

I.                   General Summary of Position

The Plant Operations Manager exists to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes while overseeing all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They will develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.

II.                 Essential Duties (Core Competencies)

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations while implementing LEAN practices.
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Be responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Forecast and plan shop workflow for the custom nature of each project/ panel and variety of complexity in requirements for steel, sheathing, blocking, vapor barrier, etc.   
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Maintain ICC Certifications.
• Manage and develop plant front line supervisors.
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste utilizing LEAN manufacturing practices.
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Monitoring and reporting of KPI's.
• Coordinate with Design, Project Management, Plant Operations and Procurement.

·         Material ordering and forecasting, trailer sequencing and rentals, shipping dates, design QA/QC deadlines and constructability. 

• Stay up to date with the latest production management best practices and concepts.
• Create and monitor budgets for staffing and projects.
• Hold weekly production meetings.
• Commit to plant safety procedures.
• Present budget updates bi-weekly.
• Assist HR in corrective action for prefabrication shop labor employees
• Assist management in developing new products such as modular units, prefinished panels, and inclusion of new finishes/ membranes, etc. 
• Develop and direct enhancements to manufacturing equipment. 

Marginal Duties

• Other duties and projects as assigned. 
• Required to adhere to all Klover policies and procedures.

III.               Supervisory/ Management Requirements

Directly supervises all management employees in the prefabrication and manufacturing operation. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training and engaging employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

IV.               Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS Degree in Engineering, Business Management or related field
• 10 years as a plant manager, operations manager, or director for a manufacturing plant.
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Proven leadership experience.
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team-building, decision-making and people management skills
• Proficiency with a variety of computer software
• Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes required.
• Prior construction building materials experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably with metal.
• Six Sigma Certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Smartsheet.

V.                 Work Environment

The work environment will consist mainly of heavy work in a manufacturing environment. There may be some exposure to seasonal humidity and extreme heat over 85 degrees, excessive noise, and some vibration associated with the use of tools and equipment. Some hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, caustic chemical, and slippery and uneven walking surfaces exist.

VI.               Physical Requirements:

·         Due to the physical nature of the position, employee must have full dexterity of their hands and arms.  

·         Employee must be able to see objects close and far away

·         At times, multiple sounds can be heard as employee is working on job, employee must have the ability to focus on the sound in particular that is associated with the task they are completing.  Employees with any sort of hearing impairment would not be considered fit for duty to perform this position.

·         Due to the safety sensitive nature of the position, at all times, employee must be fit for duty and not report to work under the influence of a mind altering or performance altering substance.  At no time, should employee be found to be possessing or using a mind or performance altering substance while performing any Company task.

VII.            Company Standards

·         The employee will adhere to the Company’s safety policy and, at all times, will use all required Personal Protective Equipment provided to employee.

·         The employee will represent the Company in a positive, professional manner with fellow employees and within the communities served.

·         The employee will encourage and maintain teamwork throughout the company and will communicate all pertinent information in a timely and effective manner.

·         The employee will endeavor to maintain our integrity by embracing high ethical standards and adhering to company policies.

·         Consistently demonstrates Company’s Guiding Values of Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community.

VIII.          Acknowledgement

Position duties and expectations change over time.  This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.  The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing.  

Klover Contracting Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment of any kind.  Klover is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and employing an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Klover Contracting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identify, veteran or disability status.   In addition to federal law requirements, Klover Contracting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.