Our client is seeking a General Manager for their Ankeny, Iowa facility to aid in its continued support of customers and business growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire Value Stream, including P&L for the plant operations while supporting the Corporate Vision, Mission and Strategy. This individual will supervise a direct staff and lead, coach, direct and coordinate activities of all operational department(s) in manufacturing products.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee day-to-day operations.
Drive manufacturing operating policy supported by lean concepts, to realize business strategy.
Drive best practices and accountability for all aspects of plant performance, ensuring objectives are attained in a cost-effective manner that is consistent with customer, quality and safety requirements, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
Support, co-coordinate, and initiate sales opportunities with corporate sales team.
Guide, coach and support team members and teams to perform their roles successfully. Includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving challenges.
SUCCESS MEASURABLES:
YOY sales/volume increase, to support corporate strategic growth goals.
Meet or exceed financial metrics
Continue to strive toward Zero Defects; ensure overall operations of the Plant are in conformance with the Quality System
100% on-time delivery
Zero OSHA recordables
Kanban, 5S organized facility
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or Business or equivalent work experience (20+ years manufacturing leadership experience).
10-15 years of experience in operations management, in highly engineered, plastic injection molding industry, with P&L responsibility at a plant/division level.
Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement knowledge and implementation experience.
Experience as a people leader with strong business acumen and analytical ability.
Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
Problem solving aptitude.
Experience in being the lead change agent in complex transformational activities.
Must have a passion for and strong beliefs in constant improvement.