Plant Manager

he Plant Manager ensures compliance with safety, health and environmental policies and governmental regulations; oversees all compliance activities that are conducted (all inspections, measurements, monitoring, recording, recordkeeping, reporting, and training).

Key Responsibilities:

· Manages the plant in accordance with all policies and in good relationship with all stakeholders

· Manages the daily operation and the plant schedule in accordance with sales, supply chain and operations

· Drives the plant and the plant management team to continuous improvement by: Implementing productivity programs and operational excellence systems and developing reporting systems and tools

· Ensures Sustainability data recorded and tracked

· Monitors budget and stays within allowable limits

· Manages new project development/cost

Duties and Day-to-Day Responsibilities, but not limited to the following:

· Maintain good working relationships across all functions with direct and indirect reports. Balance the need of all the internal stakeholders in the organization.

• Organize time and priorities to handle multiple functions and balance the needs of production, quality, and maintenance.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, the individual must exhibit the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

· Office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment.

· Ability to manage a fast paced operation that can run 24/7 and that includes a dedicated group of quality minded professionals.

Qualifications:

· Education level: BS Degree or Manufacturing plant mgmt experience.

· Experience level: Minimum 10 years progressive, industry-related experience, including 5 years at management level

· Required Training and/or Certifications: Forklift Certification

· Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

· Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Good reporting and presentation skills. Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of plant operations, including detailed knowledge of equipment and processing methods, safety, quality, and environmental regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
  

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Plain City, OH 43064: Reliably commute or willing to relocate 

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)
• Food or Pharma manufacturing: 6 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Forklift (Preferred)