Plant Operations Manager

I. General Summary of Position

The Plant Operations Manager exists to drive continuousimprovement and optimization of all processes while overseeing all dailyoperations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policiesand procedures are followed. They will develop processes that will maximizestewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.

II. Essential Duties (Core Competencies)

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations while implementing LEAN practices.
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Be responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Forecast and plan shop workflow for the custom nature of each project/ panel and variety of complexity in requirements for steel, sheathing, blocking, vapor barrier, etc.
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Maintain ICC Certifications.
• Manage and develop plant front line supervisors.
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste utilizing LEAN manufacturing practices.
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Monitoring and reporting of KPI's.
• Coordinate with Design, Project Management, Plant Operations and Procurement.

Material orderingand forecasting, trailer sequencing and rentals, shipping dates, design QA/QCdeadlines and constructability.

• Stay up to date with the latest production management best practices and concepts.
• Create and monitor budgets for staffing and projects.
• Hold weekly production meetings.
• Commit to plant safety procedures.
• Present budget updates bi-weekly.
• Assist HR in corrective action for prefabrication shop labor employees
• Assist management in developing new products such as modular units, prefinished panels, and inclusion of new finishes/ membranes, etc.
• Develop and direct enhancements to manufacturing equipment.

Marginal Duties

• Other duties and projects as assigned.
• Required to adhere to all Klover policies and procedures.

III. Supervisory/ Management Requirements

Directly supervisesall management employees in the prefabrication and manufacturing operation.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization'spolicies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training and engaging employees;planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressingcomplaints and resolving problems.

IV. Qualifications

To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

• BS Degree in Engineering, Business Management or related field
• 10+ years as a plant manager, operations manager, or director for a manufacturing plant.
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Proven leadership experience.
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team-building, decision-making and people management skills
• Proficiency with a variety of computer software
• Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes required.
• Prior construction building materials experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably with metal.
• Six Sigma Certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Smartsheet.

V. Work Environment

The work environmentwill consist mainly of heavy work in a manufacturing environment. There may besome exposure to seasonal humidity and extreme heat over 85 degrees, excessivenoise, and some vibration associated with the use of tools and equipment. Somehazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current,caustic chemical, and slippery and uneven walking surfaces exist.

VI. Physical Requirements:
Due tothe physical nature of the position, employee must have full dexterity of theirhands and arms.
Employeemust be able to see objects close and far away
Attimes, multiple sounds can be heard as employee is working on job, employeemust have the ability to focus on the sound in particular that is associatedwith the task they are completing. Employees with any sort of hearing impairment would not be consideredfit for duty to perform this position.
Due tothe safety sensitive nature of the position, at all times, employee must be fitfor duty and not report to work under the influence of a mind altering orperformance altering substance. At notime, should employee be found to be possessing or using a mind or performancealtering substance while performing any Company task.

VII. CompanyStandards
Theemployee will adhere to the Company's safety policy and, at all times, will useall required Personal Protective Equipment provided to employee.
Theemployee will represent the Company in a positive, professional manner withfellow employees and within the communities served.
Theemployee will encourage and maintain teamwork throughout the company and willcommunicate all pertinent information in a timely and effective manner.
Theemployee will endeavor to maintain our integrity by embracing high ethicalstandards and adhering to company policies.
Consistentlydemonstrates Company's Guiding Values of Quality, Customer Satisfaction,Integrity, Teamwork, and Community.

VIII. Acknowledgement

Position duties andexpectations change over time. This job description is not intended to bean all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that anemployee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. The employee may perform other related dutiesas assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company. If there is ever a timethat you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with yourmanager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, askyour manager before performing.

Klover Contracting Inc. expressly prohibits any formof workplace harassment of any kind. Klover is committed to providing equal employment opportunities andemploying an inclusive and diverse workforce.

KloverContracting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to allemployees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identify,veteran or disability status. Inaddition to federal law requirements, Klover Contracting, Inc. complies withapplicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment inevery location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to allterms and conditions of employment.

Klover Prefab is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled