Plant Manager - Plastics Plant

Plant Manager

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports to : VP of Operations

Approved by : Human Resources

Last Revision Date : November 2023

Job Summary :

The Plant Manager oversees the efficient operation of our manufacturing facility. The Plant Manager will be responsible for ensuring the production goals are met, quality standards are maintained, and the overall plant performance is optimized.

The position provides overall direction and guidance to the operational activities with the objective of maximizing growth and profitability as well as day-to-day leadership and management of this site.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Oversees all plant employees, having direct reports.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Provide strong leadership to the plant team, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Implement efficient production strategies, identify bottlenecks, and optimize workflows to enhance overall productivity.
• Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards governing plant operations.
• Develop and manage the plant budget, working to optimize costs while maintaining high operational standards.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising product quality or safety.
• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations.
• Manage production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Detailed knowledge of plant and manufacturing operations
• Good problem-solving abilities

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years proven manufacturing management experience, preferably in a plastics environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes.
• Management or supervisory experience desirable.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and MS Office applications.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Employees are regularly required to bend, reach, stoop, stand and / or walk for extended periods.
• Employees are required to climb ladders.
• Employees must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities required are close, peripheral and depth. Must have the ability to recognize color.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

Employees regularly work near moving, vibrating, mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Exposed to minimal risk of electrical shock. The noise level is moderate.