What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Superior Essex?
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field from an accredited university; internal candidates with commensurate experience
Advanced degree in business or engineering preferred
Progressive experience in Operations Management with a minimum of 12 years' experience in a manufacturing environment in a senior management role
Preferred manufacturing experience in the wire / cable industry, extrusion, steel industry or other related field
Preferred experience with implementing Lean and Six Sigma value added solutions
Understands the people, processes, and technology of Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Distribution, & Logistics.
Must be able to fully communicate in the English Language (read, write, speak). Secondary language of Spanish is a plus.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS :
Lean and / or Six Sigma Certification highly desirable
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION :
The Plant Manager is the site head of all manufacturing operations. Plans and controls operations through a full functional staff organization, including personnel, manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality control and plant accounting. The Plant Manager is responsible for developing and creating a collaborative environment of continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assures effective customer service and relations through timely delivery of quality product.
Create a culture of safety and continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
Lead the Operations to create Best-In-Class operations through the use of Lean / Six Sigma tools with focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost improvements.
Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Superior Essex's strategic initiatives. Implement and standardize good manufacturing practices and systems.
Ensure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations.
Share best practices among sites within team as well as across the broader organization.
Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.
Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need.
Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem solving.
Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume. Understand the overall financial health of the plant and how to positively impact profit, margins, etc.
Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employees in an engaged and participative working environment. Continue focus on employee development and succession planning within site.
Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production and production management concepts.
Hire and develop the best. Raise the performance bar of the team and continually increase the bar with every hire and promotion. Recognize exceptional talent, and willingly move them throughout the organization. Develop leaders and take seriously the role of coaching others.
Maintains plant property and equipment in good condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulation and to ensure effective and economical operation.
Assures compliance of all plant operations with company policies, goals and initiative as well as Federal, State and Local regulations.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Competencies include :
Aligning Performance for Success
Business Savvy
Coaching and developing others
Customer Focus
Compelling and clear communication
Driving for Results
Facilitating Change
Innovation and simplification
Leading Teams
Operational Decision Making
Lean Manufacturing implementation
Operational Excellence
Strong organizational and time management skills
Team-oriented, creative, highly driven, and self-motivated
Exceptional analytical, project management, and leadership skills
Strong engineering and manufacturing knowledge and demonstrated skills.
Financial acumen
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