What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operations Manager position at The QualiFind Group?
The QualiFind Group is actively searching for an experienced manufacturing operations professional for the role of Plant Manager at our client’s manufacturing operations in Bristol, Connecticut.
He / she will be accountable for the hands-on operational management of a small 35-employee facility. Qualified candidates for this role will have prior hands-on experience in manufacturing operations that evolved through various functional roles such as engineering, supply chain, lean implementation, operations or other areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for Plant safety procedures.
- Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
- Inspect equipment and schedule maintenance.
- Develop strategies for increased productivity.
- Prepare management reporting as required.
- Ensure a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance with federal and state regulations, through collaboration with environmental, health, and safety staff.
- Assist with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new and advanced technology.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant industry codes of practice, legislation and occupational health and safety standards.
- Maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation of all manufacturing activities
- Supervises equipment purchase, maintenance, and layout.
- Responsible for the overall smooth operation of the Bristol site, including the plant and offices
- Develop teamwork and collaboration that improves culture, drives business results with people leadership and development.
- Ability to develop strategic plans and implement actions for the site.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
- Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in the manufacturing division.
- Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others.
- Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals.
QUALIFICATIONS /REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and principles, as well as experience with manufacturing-related technologies and tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are also important, as is the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Lean/Continuous Improvement certifications highly desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in the manufacturing division.
- Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others.
- Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals.
