Company Introduction:

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES  

• Supervise all phases of plant operation to assure that production schedules are met and customer demand satisfied.

  • Coordinate production, maintenance, and shipping through consultation with department heads. 

  • Review production, quality, and shipping reports on a daily basis. 

  • Maintain daily contact with Customer Care Representatives. 

  • Check product quality, production and shipments on a routine basis. 

  • Consult with Purchasing on purchase and delivery of raw materials. 

  • Provide strategic direction to the operation through consultation with the Senior Director Manufacturing and President

• Responsible for the plant safety program and internal and external environmental objectives

  • Plan activities with the Senior EHS/Safety Specialist and safety committee. Be active in accident/incident/near-miss investigations

  • Assist in setting safety and environmental objectives

• Responsible for proper maintenance and housekeeping of plant facilities, purchase of plant operating supplies and equipment.

  • Frequently inspect plant. Review maintenance schedules and procedures with Manager Maintenance

  • Assist department heads in preparation of requests for capital expenditures for equipment and processes.

• Carry out the operating/administrative policies of the company and assure adherence to plant written policies. Report exceptions to the HR Business Partner and Senior Director Manufacturing.

  • Work with Accounting Manager and department heads in preparation of an annual budget. 

  • Review cost information daily, weekly, and monthly and suggest initiatives to improve operating costs. 

  • Stimulate, lead, and encourage costs reduction projects. Report financial results as necessary. 

  • Consult with the HR Business Partner on personnel matters. 

  • Evaluate plant performance standards. 

  • Assist in preparation of salaried merit reviews and the hourly wage/benefit review. Interpret company/plant policy to department heads and other employees.

• Responsible for providing strategic direction to the operation. 

  • Develop long range plans based on company objectives through consultation  Senior Director Manufacturing and President

  • Plan for future growth and development through capital investment. 

  • Provide for continuous improvement of personnel and plant processes. 

  • Direct programs to maintain employee morale at a high level.

Level Based Competencies

• Safety Leadership

• Emotional Intelligence Essentials

• Delegation and Empowerment

• Positive Approach

• Influencing

• Operational decision making

• Guiding team success

• Stress Tolerance

Technical knowledge/skills

• Lean Manufacturing experience

• Root cause analysis skill

• Understanding of preventive maintenance

• Managerial accounting

• Effective cost management of labor and maintenance functions

• Process oriented with a proven record of continuous improvement

General knowledge/skills

• Highly effective communicator

• Very proficient on computer and technology applications

Leadership/Supervision

Establish and maintain standards of performance and accountability

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