Summary: 

The Plant Manager oversees daily operations to ensure the facility meets financial and operational goals while managing safety, production, maintenance, quality, and workforce coordination. 

Tasks: 

• Oversee plant operations to optimize efficiency and maximize output. 

• Lead and supports plant employees to ensure effective performance of their roles. 

• Convey critical issues to senior leadership that may impact customer satisfaction or operations. 

• Ensure all finished products meet or exceed customer specifications and quality standards. 

• Manage the facility's financial health by overseeing budgets and controlling expenditure across all departments. 

• Recommend capital projects aimed at enhancing safety, improving quality, increasing efficiency, or lowering costs. 

• Compile comprehensive reports on plant utilization, labor productivity, material usage, and waste. 

• Foster a culture of accountability by upholding safety, quality, production, and organizational policies. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and maintain strong customer relationships. 

• Coordinates production schedules and activities with direct reports to ensure on-time delivery. 

• Encourages continuous improvement of culture to drive engagement and operational enhancements. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. 

• Background in plastics / automotive manufacturing. 

• Strong manufacturing leadership experience. 

• Track record of driving results using key operational metrics. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively, develop talent, and manage business operations. 

• Certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, or Lean Master is preferred. 

• In-depth understanding of manufacturing methods, quality control, and process improvement initiatives. 

• Proficiency in budgets, financial statements, and cost management. 

• Ability to assess situations quickly and make sound priority decisions. 

• Familiarity with ERP systems.