Plant Operations Manager

Our partner is looking to bring on a Plant Operations Manager. This role will report directly to the VP of Operations. This role will oversee a high speed manufacturing facility with 22 active members on roster. Looking for a leader to bring 21st century manufacturing practices to the facility, lead mid-level managers and deliver on quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance, operations and HR functions of the facility
• Lead Capital projects- automation
• Actively plan, deploy and advise necessary actions to meet the Corporate Scorecard and Performance goals.
• Manage production of all products and coordinate production schedules.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase productivity and production rates.
• Handle all aspects of personnel management at the plant level in conjunction with the Human Resources Manager & SVP of Operations as necessary.
• Define capital projects including cost justification and timing and manage and coordinate assigned projects including bid approval and equipment purchasing.
• Maintain a safe work environment, driving safety programs, practices and training in accordance with company policy and applicable state and federal laws.
• Determine any facility maintenance issues and establish preventive maintenance practices.
• Direct quality control and training throughout the plant to meet company as well as customer requirements for quality and perform necessary audits. Ensure all compliance needs are met.

Qualifications-

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing and 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and working with packaging equipment.
• Basic accounting knowledge and auditing.
• Safety and OSHA/WISHA training required.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.