Plant Manager

The Plant Manager II has responsibility for the Operations of Potters' Plant, including in order of priority, the health and safety of employees and other personnel at the plant, the environmental stewardship and compliance to legal requirements, the focus on high level of service and product quality for customers, and the productivity, cost‐efficient operation and responsible asset management of the plant. The Plant Manager II also assumes the primary leadership position at the plant to promote personnel development, optimize organizational culture and drive organizational performance to achieve plant goals and objectives in both the short and long term.

Promotes and Demonstrates the Potters Operating Philosophy of Safety/Health (including HSE Essentials), Environmental/Regulatory Compliance, Customer/Quality Commitment and Productivity, Cost Control and Asset Management within and environment of Continuous Improvement and Respect/Caring for all Personnel.

Conceptualizes a vision and strategic direction for the plant, consistent with the respective business strategy.

Develops a strategic plan and translates the plan into the day‐to‐day activities of the plant.

Manages the overall day‐to‐day operations of the plant to assure optimum utilization of personnel and facilities within Potters Operating Philosophy guidelines.

Communicates all issues, problems or concerns of the plant to upper management. Plan, direct and coordinate all manufacturing operations of production, machinery, processing and packaging departments.

Prepares annual budgets supporting business initiatives Controls Budget Costs for Plant Customer Quality Assurance Actively promote Potters vision, mission, and values with employees, outside vendors, and customers

Direct and manage the establishment and maintenance of material replenishment methods, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of the organizational goals and objectives

Manages Inventory Levels Manages all personnel issues and concerns Reviews and continuously evaluates Production Technology Manages Production Equipment,

Monitoring, Maintenance Compliance with corporate and plant policies procedures Conducts check‐ins with employees Coordinates recruiting and new hire training Conducts production meetings with personnel.

HSE Responsibilities

Encourages and Supports Professional Development with employees Create documentation protocols and ensure that all operations records are properly maintained and reviewed Develops direct reports through teamwork, coaching and innovation

Daily requirements include analyzing trends to predict production outcomes, inventory of chemicals and raw materials, recruitment and retention of staff, and maintaining close interaction with the direct reports.

Completes reports and summaries regarding plant operations Creates and Participates in Yearly Goals for Plant with employees Provides leadership, resources to implement programs and initiatives Meets performance objectives and tracks progress regularly. Takes corrective action and communicate. Encourage and Create a Teamwork Environment Promotes Safety and Leads Plant with Philosophy Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health as #1

• B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or related Technical discipline

• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct operations management experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Leadership skills to develop all employees individually and as a team in a progressive work environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Strong interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of employee relations in a manufacturing setting.

• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental procedures, including OSHA, EPA and other HSE standards and regulations.

• Strong background in the use of Lean Mfg. techniques, six sigma and/or process statistical analysis.

• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001

• Working knowledge of budgeting and joint goals processes.

• Experience with SAP desired.