Brock Grain Systems is a division of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. CTB's core purpose is Helping to Feed a Hungry World® through a number of business units that manufacture and supply systems and solutions primarily for the agricultural supply chain. Brock is achieving this goal by providing Leadership Through Innovation® with grain storage, handling, conditioning, and drying, and structural systems. Founded in 1957, Brock has a long tradition of developing industry-leading, innovative products and a reputation for delivering Brock Solid® reliability and durability. To continue this tradition, we need talented people looking to grow their careers while working toward our global mission. We hope you'll join us in this journey!
What You Will Do:
As the Plant Manager, you will manage the operations for the plant - including production, scheduling, warehousing, maintenance, and facilities to ensure OCE (on-time, complete, and error-free) goals are attained within budget and resource guidelines.
What You Will Accomplish:
Leads and managers production and scheduling, following customer expectations, to ensure on-time, complete, and error-free shipments.
Manages and controls the related costs of operations to ensure budget goals are attained.
Creates and encourages Lean-thinking and 5S initiatives within the facility to continually enhance quality, output, and delivery times.
Manages the safety and maintenance of the facility and equipment - initiating Capital Expense requests where applicable to ensure production and quality goals are met.
Leads, mentors, and develops team members to continually grow competencies within the facility while creating a collaborative work environment to retain top talent.
Interfaces with customers, Customer Service, and vendors to ensure smooth processes for all parties.
Manages and maintains inventory levels to ensure adequate inventory of production supplies and materials are available to meet production goals.
Position Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or other related field; Will consider combination of coursework and experience
Experience:7+ years of progressive leadership/supervisory experience within a Manufacturing Environment Lean or Six Sigma certifications highly preferred, but not required
Functional Skills: Exceptional experience in budgeting, planning, and production scheduling; previous experience with Quality Management Systems; Exceptional background in developing, implementing, and executing strategies to enhance production operations; strong understanding of the complete supply chain process; Excellent understanding of safety/OSHA regulations; Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized; demonstrated ability to develop, mentor, and grow team members; strong people-management experience
Technology Aptitude/Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office; Previous experience with ERP systems
Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Leadership/Behaviors: Servant leadership mentality; Comfortable being a change-agent; Comfortable taking initiative and leveraging resources; Ability to take a vision and execute a plan; strong sense of urgency and determination; Willing to solicit feedback; ability to motivate and rally teams; flexible and adaptable; High-energy, motivated, and driven
Culture Match Behaviors: Professional in appearance, supportive, and collaborative; Excellent listening skills with an ability to respond effectively
Other Important Information:
Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.
Reports To: Unit General Manager
Core Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm (schedule can be somewhat flexible within this timeframe; 8-9 hours/day on average)
Typical Work Week: M-F; occasional weekend hours; 45 hours a week on average
Direct Reports: 5 direct reports and 75 indirect
Work Conditions: Primarily an office and manufacturing environment