Plant Manager

Company Description

ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 48,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 granted and pending patents.

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:    

The Plant Manager provides leadership in both day-to-day and long-term aspects required to oversee all facility operations functions.  This includes production, process improvements, quality, maintenance, warehouse and customer service functions.  In addition, this position manages the relationships between the plant, sales, vendors, and all activities related to operations. This position provides strategic leadership and coordination on manufacturing projects in support of the Director of Operations.  Manufacturing project types include continuous improvement, process development, USa, quad analysis, talent development, business system development and quality system improvements.   

Organization Relationships 

This position reports directly to the Director of Operations.  Direct reports include managers for Production, Process Engineering, Quality, Facilities & Maintenance.   

Principal Accountabilities:  

• Continue improvements in safety record and increase ownership of the safety program to the operator level.  Focus to be placed on improving tracking and correcting of hazards / near misses reducing overall hazard opportunities in the facility (Sharps / Slips / Soft Tissue).  

• Develop, implement, and oversee manufacturing plans and strategies including capacity planning regarding equipment, training, staffing, raw materials, packaging, systems, and general operations improvements. 

• Ensure compliance with Company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA, safety, AIB/SQF/HACCP, and complete on-time delivery at the lowest possible cost. 

• Shall lead and support Food Safety Culture activities within the organization in support of Food Safety Management System in accordance with the Food Safety Code for Manufacture of Food Packaging.  

• Lead continuous improvement efforts to ensure the plant operates at optimal effectiveness and efficiency. 

• Build and maintain a culture focused upon food safety and health, as well as compliance with company and regulatory safety, health, and environmental standards. 

• Collaborate with other plants and leaders to gain market share and margin. 

• Understand and manage the plants P&L to achieve maximum financial results for the shareholders. 

• Manage an effective maintenance program to ensure that assets are maintained, critical spare parts are accessible, and inventory costs are controlled. 

• Review production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. 

• Monitor, report, and initiate action on results of efficiencies, quality, safety, delivery, and costs.   

• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives.   

• Promote and implement 80/20 simplification principles. 

• Oversee fair and consistent administration of policies, work rules, disciplinary actions, promotions, performance reviews, pay increases, skill development, and job performance counseling for reports. 

• Manage all personnel issues within the facility, including such functions as staffing, compensation, behavioral issues, termination, transfer, and promotions. Manage, coach, and develop talent. 

• Strive to maintain a non-union work environment. 

• Evaluate new product concepts for manufacturing capabilities.  

• Identifies, communicates, and drives implementation of capital investments and improvement projects. 

• Create strong relationships and work closely with all ZP operations in sharing knowledge, resources, technology, cost savings ideas, and product / process improvements. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Competencies:   

An individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the job