Plant Manager

As a Trex Plant Manager you’ll be accountable for all resources and performance at the Trex Virginia Decking and Railing manufacturing site, including establishing a world-class operations culture of respect and accountability.

As a leader on our Operations team, you’ll provide management and direction on strategy and policy to enable the plant to be effective in the planning and execution of long-term and short-term performance goals.

DUTIES

• Responsible for the health and safety of all manufacturing employees on the site through the creation, enforcement, and enhancement of appropriate safety policies and regulations.
• Facilitate and execute the transfer of best practices across production lines, plants, and sites to ensure that performance improvements are leveraged to their full benefit.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement plans by working closely with the Continuous Improvement Team. Take ownership of the 12-month pipeline of savings projects.
• Oversee plant maintenance, as well as the improvement in preventive and predictive maintenance techniques to improve uptime and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
• Accountable for financial results in all departments.
• Drive detailed focus on financial impact of plant performance and key process indicators (KPIs) on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Work closely with Project Engineering to ensure that capital investments are appropriate and executed correctly to provide the expected benefit.
• Create or adjust standard operating procedures and job hazard analyses as required to equipment/process changes.
• Work closely with R&D and Process Engineering to industrialize new products in keeping with the overall scope and objective for the product launch plan. Ensure that all aspects of safety and process control are in place for a successful launch on the shop floor.
• Allocate human resources toward production targets and schedules to safely achieve the targeted levels of productivity.
• Develop the organizational hierarchy that ensures proper span of control at all levels of the organization and create metrics that drive appropriate accountability at all levels of the organization.
• Create, maintain, and execute succession planning at all leaderships levels of the plant to insure smooth transitions and clear paths of progression for high-potential employees.
• Create individual development plans for high potential employees that allow them to successfully grow into higher levels of leadership.
• Work closely with HR to develop, implement, and improve recruiting, hiring, and training processes and procedures. Ensure that all new hires are properly trained with regard to safety, processing procedures, and company policies.

EXPERIENCE

Ten years’ previous experience in a manufacturing environment and seven years in a leadership role is required. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline is preferred. Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing facility is preferred.

WHO WE ARE

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the U.S.A. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country and caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act with Boldness and Authenticity
• Drive Sustainability
• Innovate and Adapt

At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team who sustain the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader—learning, adapting, solving and succeeding.

We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

BENEFITS & PERKS

We believe that effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:

• Time Off - We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance- Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match- Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement- We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education- We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program- Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program- When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise—enhancing your career, your team, and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

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