Plant Manager - Indiana (Elkhart)

VersaTube is a leading producer of do-it-yourself steel building kits. From the personalized design of each building through assembling the structure with basic home tools, VersaTube provides a complete customer-empowering experience.

We are searching for a Plant Manager to join our rapidly growing company! This is an on-site position located in Elkhart, Indiana. In this role, you will be responsible for directing and managing all activities for the Indiana location including : all manufacturing, personnel, maintenance, quality, safety, and shipping. You will also monitor and report on KPIs including Gross Margin.

Responsibilities and Tasks include, but are not limited to :

Manage the Plant

• Plan plant activities to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a safe, timely, quality, and cost-effective manner
• Responsible for the entire operations of a manufacturing plant
• React to and solve problems quickly
• Implement cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, repairs, and maintenance of the plant
• Monitor for the effective use of material and labor resources, including the control of labor and overtime
• Monitor inventory to ensure supplies are available when needed, but are not over-stocked
• Oversee all shipments, incoming inventory, and storage operations
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs
• Ensure shop floor organization and plant cleanliness

Participate in Production Improvement and Growth

Collaborate with all sites on process improvement ideas, opportunities, and standardization

Drive the successful implementation and adoption of process changes

Ensure that staff is following SOPs for standardization and quality control

Participate in root cause meetings when issues arise

Celebrate site wins with the staff and the rest of the company

Manage and Develop Site Staff

Develop KPIs to measure individuals job performance

Mentor team members on lean manufacturing and how to continually look for ways to optimize and streamline their work

Provide regular feedback to ensure team members have a clear sense of direction and focus

Manage hiring, onboarding, retention, performance, and termination processes

Provide on-the-job training programs

Create growth opportunities for current team members

Provide performance evaluations

Challenge and maximize the strength of the teams

Build a trusting relationship with workers

Education

Bachelors Degree in a related field

Experience

5 years plant / general management experience in a manufacturing environment

Fabrication experience a plus

OSHA training

Qualifications / Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of ISO 9000, Lean management, Six Sigma, or other manufacturing effectiveness training

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

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and computer technology

Strong leadership, team building, and analytical decision-making skills

Selfmotivated with an energetic positive attitude

Team building, decision making and people management skills

Familiarity with the Steel industry

Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Proven work experience as a successful Plant Manager

Travel Required :

VersaTube has three other locations : Collierville, Tennessee (headquarters); Nampa, Idaho; and Tolleson, Arizona. Travel to other locations may be required for initial or periodic training.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance