Job Description
Purpose & Scope :
The Plant Manager provides leadership in both day-to-day and long-term aspects required to oversee all facility operations functions.
This includes production, process improvements, quality, maintenance, warehouse and customer service functions. In addition, this position manages the relationships between the plant, sales, vendors, and all activities related to operations.
This position provides strategic leadership and coordination on manufacturing projects in support of the Director of Operations.
Manufacturing project types include continuous improvement, process development, USa, quad analysis, talent development, business system development and quality system improvements.
Organization Relationships
This position reports directly to the Director of Operations. Direct reports include managers for Production, Process Engineering, Quality, Facilities & Maintenance.
Principal Accountabilities :
Continue improvements in safety record and increase ownership of the safety program to the operator level. Focus to be placed on improving tracking and correcting of hazards / near misses reducing overall hazard opportunities in the facility (Sharps / Slips / Soft Tissue).
Develop, implement, and oversee manufacturing plans and strategies including capacity planning regarding equipment, training, staffing, raw materials, packaging, systems, and general operations improvements.
Ensure compliance with Company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA, safety, AIB / SQF / HACCP, and complete on-time delivery at the lowest possible cost.
Shall lead and support Food Safety Culture activities within the organization in support of Food Safety Management System in accordance with the Food Safety Code for Manufacture of Food Packaging.
Lead continuous improvement efforts to ensure the plant operates at optimal effectiveness and efficiency.
Build and maintain a culture focused upon food safety and health, as well as compliance with company and regulatory safety, health, and environmental standards.
Collaborate with other plants and leaders to gain market share and margin.
Understand and manage the plants P&L to achieve maximum financial results for the shareholders.
Manage an effective maintenance program to ensure that assets are maintained, critical spare parts are accessible, and inventory costs are controlled.
Review production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Monitor, report, and initiate action on results of efficiencies, quality, safety, delivery, and costs.
Identify and implement cost savings initiatives.
Promote and implement 80 / 20 simplification principles.
Oversee fair and consistent administration of policies, work rules, disciplinary actions, promotions, performance reviews, pay increases, skill development, and job performance counseling for reports.
Manage all personnel issues within the facility, including such functions as staffing, compensation, behavioral issues, termination, transfer, and promotions.
Manage, coach, and develop talent.
Strive to maintain a non-union work environment.
Evaluate new product concepts for manufacturing capabilities.
Identifies, communicates, and drives implementation of capital investments and improvement projects.
Create strong relationships and work closely with all ZP operations in sharing knowledge, resources, technology, cost savings ideas, and product / process improvements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competencies :
An individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the job successfully.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions;
Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs;
Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback;
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Leadership - Creates and effectively communicates a compelling vision for the business and aligns his / her team and senior management behind it.
Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Takes ownership : Drives positive change and challenges the status quo.
Addresses issues with courage. Leads and behaves from an enterprise first perspective.
Managing People - Strong coach / mentor that shares talent for their development. Hires, develops, and retains a diverse pipeline of great leadership talent.
- Assesses performance objectively and candidly; makes the tough calls when necessary includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement;
- Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback;
- Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others;
Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition;
Aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue;
Conserves organizational resources.
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