What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Softcom Systems Inc?
Position: Plant Manager
Location: Pennsauken, NJ- Onsite
Duration: Full-time & direct hire
Position Overview:
We seek a high-level plant manager in a high-paced manufacturing setting. This position is highly visible and is a key member of the manufacturing team.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Verification that “first piece off” meets all specifications
- Communicate daily production goals and review performance with machine crews so that expectations are clear
- Lead process improvement initiatives
- Once production lines are running, continuously improve quality and performance through training, development, enforcement of work instructions and suggestions for refinements to process control
- Drive cleaning and organization with supervisors and quality
- Responsible for reviewing labor, maintaining attendance, and reviewing/approving time off
- Responsible for maintaining and driving inventory levels with scheduler and purchasing
- Familiar with Company GMPs and able to train others
- Working knowledge of ERPs such as AS400, HRMS, SAP, Amtech, Advance wear, Kiwi
- Ensure that all production, quality, and safety paperwork is in order and completed correctly
- Active member on safety committee and consistently enforcing safety policies
- Effective troubleshooting
- Accountability for all employees including union and supervisors
- Spend time with upper management to gain further understanding of machine knowledge and troubleshooting, union employees, HR issues, pre-press, and die-cutting
- Gain extensive knowledge on machines such as Gopfert, Bobst, Martin, Bahmuller, Post, and Pacific
Requirements:
- 5 to 7 years of manufacturing management experience
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment with multiple production lines
- Basic computer skills in Outlook Email, Word, and Excel
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, as the position requires daily contact with planners, managers, and plant personnel
- Drug and Alcohol Testing and Medical Physical will be required
- Bilingual is preferred
- Managed at least 30 employees plus temp workers
- Union setting is preferred
- Must be self-motivated and a self-starter
- Must possess sense of urgency
- Must possess organizational skills
- Goal driven
- Able to work overtime as needed
