Copy of Plant Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plans and directs production activities, establishing priorities in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Reviews and analyzes production quality control and maintenance operational reports to determine causes of deviance from product specifications.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate production problems and improve product quality.
• Interact with Sales & Customer Service teams to ensure timelines are met
• Serves as the escalation point for customer order issues and other operations issues as they arise.
• Proficient in dye-sublimation production processes including forecasting of material / labor projections for large campaigns to include print, sewing and fabrication necessary to meet customer demands.
• Ability to adjust production schedules to manage rush jobs
• Oversees (with management) the establishment of production and quality control standards.
• Develops budget and cost controls for all plant operational activities.
• Coordinates with management to revise production schedules as a result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Consults with technical sales representatives and engineering firms relative to equipment acquisitions or modifications in order to improve production and quality of printing.
• Selects, trains, and reviews the performance of plant management personnel. Confers with management regarding salary adjustments for operations personnel.
• Ensures OSHA and safety standards are maintained.
• Attends various industry and trade association meetings, seminars, and workshops to keep abreast of technological and operational management trends.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in high volume print operations which include 3 years supervisory responsibility for plants with of 100-150 employees.
• Hands on experience managing Digital Print, Fulfillment, Shipping / Receiving, Warehouse, Customer Service, and facilities and equipment maintenance.
• Experience with G7 Master print processes preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. College degree in business or related field desired.

Job Description

Plant Manager

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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES :

• High competency levels in effective communication, leadership, problem solving, planning, coaching, multi-tasking, and conflict resolution.
• Advanced knowledge of printing, fulfillment, and production operations.
• High degree of customer service orientation.
• Track record of results in implementation of quality programs.
• Knowledge of technology for production applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for production reporting and analysis.
• Ability to use Outlook for email management, and Microsoft Word for correspondence and general communications.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to address and handle conflict and stressful situations.
• Advanced organization and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, adjusting priorities and resources as needed.
• Proven record of strong results.
• Advanced communication skills; verbal, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to model and advance company vision, mission and values.
• Advanced level coursework in supervisory and managerial skills.
• Experience with G7 Master print processes preferred.

Limited travel required, not more than 20%, typically between Plants and corporate offices. Candidate must be able to commute within their metro area and travel in the United States as needed

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Available for weekend work shifts & extended work hours

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