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.