What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at KMEC Engineering and Conveying?
At KMEC Engineering and Conveying, we design and manufacture a wide range of bulk material handling equipment, such as conveyors for overland or floating applications and ship and barge loaders and unloaders. We also design and build radial stackers and TeleStackers. Additionally, we manufacture standard conveyors such as belt conveyors, drag conveyors, screw conveyors, and bucket elevators. We are currently looking for a Plant Manager.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Ensures a safe working environment by managing plant operations for production, maintenance, quality, and shipping and receiving.
- Coordinates plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Hires, provides training and guidance to subordinate leaders; identifies succession role requirements and high potential talent, and actively trains key talent.
- Develops systems, champions corporate systems, and sets performance targets and measures that appropriately assess the plant's performance; directs reports, and reviews progress to ensure achievement of targets; develops strategies for increasing productivity.
- Monitors operation expenses and develops ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
- Implements cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries; controls and minimizes labor overtime, premium freight and cost of quality expenses.
- Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment.
- Ensures that safety, health and environmental, legal, and company standards are complied with, emphasizing safety as a top priority.
- Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, uses equipment and materials properly.
- Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.
- Assist with projects and assignments as requested by management.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KMEC offers a professional environment with a competitive salary plus bonus and benefits that include medical, dental / vision, Life, and 401k matching, as well as a vacation schedule.
KMEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug-free workplace.