What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at NPAworldwide?
Plant Manager
Our client has been a consistent player within the ag sector. With their continued growth we are seeking a key player for the role of Plant Manager. As the Plant Manager you will oversee the daily operation of a chemical / biofuel processing operation. In this role you, along with designated personnel, will direct training efforts for process operators, boiler operators, maintenance and operations personnel to achieve facility goals, policies and company objectives.
- Principal Duties / Responsibilities
- Manages plant operations, maintenance, and quality control.
- Coordinates plant activities (including experiments and / or trials) through planning with departmental supervisors to insure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Assists and / or Approves hiring of all plant personnel.
- Maintains programs and policies to ensure a highly effective and motivated workforce.
- Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency, and / or reduce operating costs, environmental compliance and safety.
- Ensures all city, county, state, and federal regulations are met at all times.
- Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program for all plant equipment and personnel; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all plant employees.
- Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment, replacing or making adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary; provides assistance to establish and maintain spare parts inventory.
- Facilitates communication among all departments
- Reviews reports from supervisors.
- Participates in maintenance planning to determine and plan required projects, status of ongoing projects, and scheduling of future projects.
- Schedules and organizes plant shutdowns and communicates shutdown time frames with necessary supervisors / managers.
- Conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the supervisory staff; sets guidelines and monitors the procedures used by supervisors to conduct their evaluations.
- Establishes policies and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
- Other duties may be assigned as designated by the Director of Operations
