Plant Manager

The Plant Manager is responsible for all plant operations including safety, quality, materials planning and production, maintenance, manufacturing engineering, human resources and finance.

This role develops and implements organization strategy, programs and processes to assure achievement of targets for profitability and cost, operations metrics, asset management, quality, employee safety, and customer satisfaction.

Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee, and Klauke, we deliver trusted products to handle the industries’ toughest challenges.

Relocation assistance available for well qualified candidates.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be :

• Skilled in strategic planning and the creation of strategic objectives and action plans to address short and long-term plant goals.
• Responsible for developing, tracking and implementing strategic plans
• Fosters a strong safety culture which values employee engagement and open communication.
• Supervise the daily operations of the Elyria Manufacturing Plant and provide strong leadership to the plant management team.
• Strong proponent of lean manufacturing, 5S and visual management.
• Assures that the plant quality management system is effective, and that customer satisfaction is highly valued
• Assure development and execution of sound manufacturing plans that achieve high levels of on-time delivery
• Lead the development of initiatives to improve speed and response to changes in demand to sustain high on-time delivery performance
• Monitor plant capacity and develop and implement appropriate actions to meet forecasted growth
• Drive operational excellence / Lean Manufacturing strategies to ensure continuous improvement plans are developed and implemented to support organizational goals of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, improved inventory turnover, and cost reduction
• Lead development and ownership of annual and monthly financial plans, budgets and operating reports.
• Lead planning and preparation of capital expenditure requests to assure ongoing operation of facility
• Lead systemic approach to workforce planning and succession planning, including identification and development of top talent.

Support talent management through effective hiring, training, coaching, and development.

Lead in accordance with the organization's established policies, procedures, and practices.

Who You Are :

• You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities.
• You look for obstacles and develop excellent contingency plans.
• You focus efforts on continuous improvement; and identify and seizing opportunities for alignment and integration.
• You promote urgency and establish and enforce individual accountability in the team.
• You always keep the end in sight and put in extra effort to meet goals.
• You promote high visibility of shared contributions to goals.
• You define success in terms of the whole team.
• You create a positive and motivating environment.
• You maintain a positive demeanor and forward-thinking approach despite troubling circumstances or setbacks.

For This Role, You Will Need :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field; MBA is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in plant leadership, operations management or relevant manufacturing experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Must be comfortable presenting to executive level leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and conflict management skills
• Ability to handle critical information with confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to motivate change
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Our Offer To You :

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives.

We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.

Learn more about our and about .

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

Why Work in the Greater Cleveland Area

Our facility is located in Elyria, OH (our world headquarters), which is conveniently located within driving distance to Cleveland.

The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment.

The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work

About Our Location

Since the invention of the modern pipe wrench in 1923, the 25-acre RIDGID world headquarters in Elyria, OH has been developing tools that help trades professionals tackle jobs faster, safer, and more accurately.

Today, more than 600 employees work in 734K sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space. The campus is also home to a factory tool service center and an innovative schoolhouse training center that educates and trains hundreds of tradespersons annually.

In addition to the iconic wrench, the campus manufactures RIDGID battery hydraulic tools, pipe and electrical tools, and drain cleaning components, as well as Greenlee step bits and knock-out tools.

Emerson’s Professional Tools business provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.

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