Plant Manager, Rex Materials

Job Requirements

Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.  

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. 

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us!  

Job Requirements:

Responsible for leading operational execution and growth strategy for a manufacturing plant. The candidate is expected to perform the listed duties whilst living the Alkegen Values: Be Bold, Move Fast; Passion; and Grow.

Responsibilities:

• This role will plan, direct, and coordinate all manufacturing activities in our Kansas and Virginia operations.
• Direct and manage plant operations to run production, maintenance, quality, and shipping and receiving in an optimum manner to exceed customer expectations.
• Manage manufacturing staff, typically of 6-12 direct reports, across EHS, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance & Engineering, Purchasing and Planning.
• In the matrix structure, collaborate across cross-functional leadership team with Operations Staff, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, R&D, HR and Finance to drive short-term execution and long-term strategy to meet business plan commitments.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost and morale while ensuring continuous improvement, talent development and innovation execution.
• Drive growth through R&D collaboration on product development and line trials, proposing/evaluating M&A opportunities, enhancing process and people technical capabilities within a site, optimizing operations to improve financial growth and create capacity.
• Develop plans, and budgets to meet financial goals, develop systems, metrics, and processes to track and optimize productivity and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets, and report out weekly and monthly.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance. Control and minimize labor overtime and repair expenses.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or adjust plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Provide direction, training and development, and leadership to plant personnel to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Incorporate 5-S shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Champion safety, health, and environmental issues.
• Perform other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
• Remain in compliance with facility ISO, IATF, and/or TS standards and all HSE guidelines.
  • Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
  • Must be able to work extended hours when required
  • Some travel as required
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, engineering/business management preferred.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of related experience within Operations Management.
• Experience managing manufacturing plants.
• Exposure with managing a union environment.
• Track record of safety dedication and driving/supporting safety improvements.
• Knowledgeable of supply chain, quality, safety, planning and logistics activities.
• Experience of practical application of Lean, TPM, and/or Six Sigma tools.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement and cost savings results.
• Experience of prioritizing capital projects and establishing an annual business plan.
• Practiced in financial analysis of operational performance.
• Experience as a project or process engineer a plus.
• Possesses a strong plant floor orientation, able to be a “hands-on” manager.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data and metrics driven.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to interact with vendors and internal customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Excel.

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