The Plant Manager is responsible for all daily operations of the plant including production, planning, inventory management, production control, shipping, and communications cross-functional and to customers. This role is the site leader and ensures company policies and procedures are followed across the plant. The plant manager is responsible for developing and integrating processes that will improve safety, quality, cost, and customer delivery performance.
Drive safety performance in the plant by engaging all team members in identifying, analyzing, and taking actions to reduce risks
Drive safety culture with daily and ongoing messaging
Plan, organize, direct and drive optimum day-to-day operations performance to exceed our internal and customers' expectations
Increase production efficiencies, asset utilization, capacity when needed, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining or improving on current quality standards
Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
Implement strategies in alignment with current strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus to the plant team in alignment with those initiatives
Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions when defects or incidents occur
Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime to drive projects and actions to reduce waste
Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets and resources
Address employees' issues or grievances and ensure the plant morale is good while protecting the interests of the company and our customers
Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts such as the Cornerstone Production System and drive them in the plant organization respectively
Qualifications
Proven work experience as a plant manager in a manufacturing facility
Proven managerial experience and demonstrated skillset driving continuous improvement
Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
Computer literacy with strength in Microsoft excel and PowerPoint Ability to create accountability and to lead by example Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
EDUCATION/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
BS degree in Business Management or related field
Experience in metal fabrication Experience in metal buildings, welding, and/or roll forming operations a plus
Additional Information
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.