Plant Manager

Our client is a very well established manufacturer of capital equipment. They have a facility in Fremont OH that has an immediate opening for a Plant Manager who must have machine shop background.

The Plant Operations Manager is to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes to meet short and long range plans using the most economical and productive methods.You will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. You will be required to stay abreast of advances in manufacturing technology and management to implement changes and improvements that will maximize safety, quality, productivity and stewardship.

Duties and Responsibilities

Be responsible for plant metrics in the areas of EHS, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory.

Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers expectations

Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining company quality standards

Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping

Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results

Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus

Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions

Share a trusting relationship with company Leadership team

Manage and develop plant staff

Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime

Insure plant safety procedures are maintained and adhered to by all plant staff and personnel

Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets

Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

Demonstrate personal leadership and lead by example; actively participate in or lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts

Consistently display and foster good communication with employees at all levels

Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with high stress or emergency situations, priority changes, or new assignments

Interact professionally with customers, suppliers, and employees

Work in an environmentally responsible manner

Understand and support Company philosophies, goals and directions

Produce and maintain a consistent quality of work

Recommend improvements for area product and processes

Other duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

A strong Lean Manufacturing knowledge and practice base

A solid understanding of the financial impacts of operational actions

Must have proven working experience as a manufacturing operations manager

Familiarity with high mix / low volume production

A demonstrated track record of effectiveness and team building

College education; BS degree in Business Management or Engineering

Masters or MBA degree preferred

7 10years of experience in a manufacturing leadership position

Proven upward progression and increased responsibility

A strong Lean Manufacturing knowledge and practice base

Previous manufacturing experience is required (machine shop experience a must)

Microsoft Office knowledge

General computer knowledge

ERP System knowledge and exposure (Epicor experience is a plus)

Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources)