Plant Manager

Primex, a CRH company, creates solutions for service providers, installers and homebuilders to bring broadband connectivity to homes throughout North America.

Our SOHO Pro™ media panels and connectivity products lay the foundation for the connected home. And our Wave™ Fiber ties in OSP service with flexible, reliable solutions.

The Plant Manager is the senior leader on site and is responsible for everything that goes on inside the fence-line and is the driver of the production process.

We look to the Plant Manager to build a collaborative environment between operations, sales, engineering, accounting, and transportation.

This dynamic leader will be promoting continuous improvement in workplace safety, production efficiency, product cost, and customer service.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure the plant employees and guests on site comply with safety and environmental regulations lead by example and build a safety first culture
• Manage day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant, including production scheduling, inventory management, and quality control.
• Develop a keen focus on customer service and proactive communication across the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets, resolve technical challenges, and drive cost-saving initiatives
• Development of the appropriate systems, policies and procedures to enable a competitive, disciplined and cost-effective manufacturing organization
• Successfully hire, supervise, orient, train and retain operations / product staff
• Promote and maintain a clean workplace that is tour-ready at all times
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track plant performance and make data-driven decisions
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize production processes and minimize waste.
• Oversee the injection molding processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Lead and mentor a team of production staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Area Operations Manager as deemed appropriate and necessary by them

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, operations, engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience working in a leadership role in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience with plastic injection molding is a plus
• Proven track record of developing, leading and maintaining a continuous improvement mindset at the plant
• Familiarity with quality management systems, lean manufacturing principles, and safety regulations
• Ability to work with computer as necessary (Microsoft Office, ERP Systems)
• Ability to lead and direct other individuals and work with other group leaders

WHY WORK AT PRIMEX ?

• We offer a very competitive group insurance plan, including dental and eye care.
• Very competitive salary
• Primex continuously strives to create a secure, respectful and inclusive work environment
• You will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and to improve your skills

We offer a competitive salary and a full range of benefits, including a group pension plan.

Individual accommodation shall be provided for applicants with disabilities who meet required qualifications.