Plant Manager - TOL

Plant Manager – Tolleson, AZ

WinCup is a food service packaging company focused on providing our customers and consumers the highest quality products allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home, or on the go. WinCup was established in 1962 and is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world.

We are a diverse team and bound together by our shared Values.

We Value

• One Team
• Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven
• Excellence in All We Do
• Respectful and Engaged Leadership
• Always Do the Right Thing
  
  

WinCup offers our full-time team members great benefit choices for you and your family with most benefit eligibility 31 days after hire, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, accruing paid time off, short and long-term disability, EAP, 401(k) with a company match available after 60 days. WinCup actively provides training and education assistance to develop employees.

So, if working on fantastic brands through innovation that leaves a positive legacy for our environment is what you are passionate about - read on to see if you might be a fit with our growing team!

POSITION TITLE: Plant Manager

LOCATION: Tolleson, AZ

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing

REPORTS TO: Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Summary

Leads the manufacturing activity of a stand-alone thermoforming facility engaged in the production of polystyrene lids, which are sold to various institutional, retail and national accounts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following are essential job accountabilities:

• Supervises a staff of both exempt managers/supervisors and non-exempt office personnel.
• Directs all the activity of a plant with approximately 50 employees, engaged in the manufacturing, warehousing and shipping of food service products totaling more than $30 million in annual sales.
• Manages and controls inventories of raw material, work-in-process and finished goods valued at approximately $300K.
• Manages lid manufacturing in a combined production / warehouse facility of 56,000 square feet.
• Oversees the maintenance of 5 thermoformers, 1 extruder, and other related manufacturing equipment, and associated utility systems.
• Maintains a work place safety record that has as its goal at zero level of recordable injuries and no lost time injuries.
• Meets the planned objectives set for the plant, with special attention given to the control of those costs that affect plant overhead and product cost.
• Maintains product quality to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, minimal complaints and no lost business due to quality.
• Ensures that EEOC requirements and affirmative action goals are met and employees are treated in a manner that is fair, equitable and absent of any bias.
• Manages a plant staff to achieve the lowest possible product cost consistent with corporate established quality standards.
• Plans the production activity of the plant, and schedules the workforce to ensure the timely delivery of all customer orders.
• Maintains the plant and its equipment to provide a safe work environment for employees. Train the employees in the safe performance of their jobs as a way to further ensure an accident-free workplace.
• Trains and develops personnel at all levels in the organization for successor responsibilities, and for the effective execution of their duties.
• Develops a cohesive workforce that is motivated, characterized by high morale and a team approach to getting the job done.
• Adheres to all good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, HACCP and SQF process requirements; rectify and/or report any and all non-compliance to Management or the SQF practitioner immediately.
• Controls inventory levels for maximum “turns” and minimal product obsolescence.
• Meets the annual performance objectives set for the plant.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Maintains housekeeping standards by keeping a clean work area at all times.
• Acts as primary back up in the absence of the Thermoforming Production Manager.
• Acts as secondary back up in the absence of the Human Resources Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess 5-7 years of experience as a Plant Manager in a manufacturing environment. Plastics or consumer products industry strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field desired.
• Strong utility and environmental experience a plus.
• Excellent mechanical, analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Previous experience with lean implementation and plastics experience highly desirable.
• Must be detail oriented with good oral/written communication skills. Must be fluent in English.
• Ability to work in a hands-on team environment. Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task effectively.
  
  

Competencies

To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:

• Planning and Organizing: Demonstrates ability to plan and organize your own and direct reports work activities; analyze and disseminate numerical data; manage work time efficiently; follow procedures and policies; perform basic mathematical calculations, identify and solve problems.
• Continuous Improvement: Always drives to improve skills including, but not limited to: manufacturing best-work-practices, Operation efficiency, Project Management, Technical, Internal Systems / Databases, etc. and the ability to adapt as production conditions warrant.
• Collaborate and Coordinate: Demonstrates an ability to effectively collaborate and coordinate with other department personnel and internal support. This includes utilizing all WinCup resources at your disposal to effectively handle production issues and support.
• Communication: Must possess excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, business writing, grammar and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills: Must be detail oriented, a team player and highly deadline driven.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Industrial Management a plus
• Experience – Seven years of supervision experience in a food grade manufacturing environment. Must have experience with P&L management, cost and project management, plant Supply Chain oversight, Demonstrated ability to manage cost, quality and productivity while driving margin improvement.
• Skills – Mechanical aptitude; computer literate, experience using Excel, Word and Outlook; good oral and written communication skills. Strong leadership skills and prefer hands on experience in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• At WinCup, we offer an exciting and challenging environment that encourages independent thinking, problem solving and growth.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
  
  

The list of job requirements above is not intended to be exhaustive or all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Manufacturing Plant)

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of a position in our manufacturing plants. Note that office positions located within our Manufacturing Plants often require some plant floor presence throughout the day so that while these demands may not always apply, they should still be noted.

• Team Member will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
• Team Member will be required to observe and assess information in a fast paced environment.
• Requires frequent use of a production, manufacturing equipment and/or machinery.
• Will be required to frequently move/transport materials weighing up to 50 pounds which may require frequent bending, twisting and reaching motions.
• Team Member may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Team Member may be required to stand for long periods up to 8, 10 or 12 hours shifts.
• Team Member may be required to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT (Manufacturing Plant)

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of a position in our manufacturing plants. Note that office positions located within our Manufacturing Plants often require some plant floor presence throughout the day so these work environment details may not always apply, they should still be noted.

• Work space is one that contains moving mechanical parts.
• Requires work in an indoor manufacturing environment that may be exposed to extreme heat that is not air conditioned.
• Work environment contains loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis as well as occasional airborne particles.
• Must wear PPE while working, which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards at all times.
• Ability to work an 8 , 10 or 12 hour shifts as designated.
• Able to work weekdays, weekends and overtime as designated.
  
  

WinCup reserves the right to revise or update this job description as needed to better comply with the actual essential function of the job requirements as business needs dictate.

WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. At WinCup we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity and strengths of our Team Members, our customers, and community.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We firmly believe that a diverse organization creates opportunities for all individuals to display their talents, both independently and collaboratively. Diversity fuels our ability to be truly innovative by embodying our values, driving our success, and fostering an environment where every Team Member can thrive and perform at their very best.

To ensure the safety of our team members in the workplace, we perform background and drug screenings.

Thank you for considering WinCup and helping us make a difference!