Our Client is a leading privately held manufacturer of consumer goods for Tier 1 brands we all know and love. They are committed to excellence in everything they do, from their products to their people. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Plant Manager to join their team and provide capable leadership
Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility and accountability for all Plant Operations
Direct reports include Accounting, Purchasing, Laboratory, HR, Engineering & Maintenance, Scheduling, Customer Service, Shipping/ Receiving/ Warehousing, Health, Safety & Environment and Factory Supervisory staff
Dotted line relationships include IT, Sales, R&D and Finance
Works with staff and Finance to create an annual operating budget and tracks and reports progress against the budget
Works closely with Sales and Scheduling to ensure that the plant is satisfying sales orders while maximizing operational efficiency
Has ultimate responsibility for the health and safety of all plant and office employees, for the management of worker compensation claims and for compliance with local, state and federal environment regulations
Ensures supervisors and managers treat employees fairly and work to optimize their efficiency and performance and maintain morale within the organization
Maintains ultimate responsibility for quality and is seen as its champion
Develops policies and procedures to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the plant and warehouse
Works with staff, Engineering and employees to develop capital improvement plans for the plant and warehouse
Qualifications:
Demonstrated financial acumen with a history of making key decisions that affect the bottom line of a manufacturing facility. You should be able to talk about your impact to the P&L in specifics
Excellent trouble shooting skills
Maintains a detailed understanding of all aspects of the business
Has exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills with employees, staff, suppliers and customers
Minimum 8 years in a senior management position in a manufacturing
University Degree in Engineering
Proven track record in operating under a variety of business conditions
Compensation
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year
Variable Bonus: Eligible for a competitive variable bonus based on individual and company performance.