As the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of this plant. You will be the highest-ranking manager on site. This will be like "your" operation, and you will have manage all aspects within this plant.
Rock-Solid financials. This company doesn't downsize for every small hiccup in the economy.
Growth Opportunities: Ability to move up into Director or GM positions with your success.
Executive exposure: you will report to the President and will work closely with executives throughout the company.
Many new projects booked for 2025 and 2026.
Attractive low-cost of living area in the Southeast.
Team building type of atmosphere. It's a lot more fun to work in a team environment and build up your team.
Outstanding benefits and incentives with a lucrative bonus plan and a fantastic 401K program that pays more than you contribute!
Outstanding Relocation assistance.
NOTE: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
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DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary function of the Plant Manager is to manage all aspects of the 3-shift injection molding plant which operates 24/5, with some occasional weekends.
Budgeting for your plant's financials and running the plant "to the budget".
Mentoring and coaching the plant team.
The Plant Manager ensures that all employees are appropriately trained.
Manage the housekeeping such that the plant is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
Manage & participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree in Engineering or Business.
Strong Injection Molding knowledge required, will be asked to verify knowledge and experience
Strong budgeting experience, with a preference for prior plant P&L management.
5 years of plant or production management experience in injection molding plant with a 24 hour schedule.
You must be a hands-on leader who is involved on the plant floor. We are looking for people who like to get to know all of the employees.
The Plant Manager must have excellent people skills, a "leader's" personality, and the ability to have a team rally behind them to meet the output and growth goals of the company. We are looking for TEAM BASED leaders, not "top down" leaders.
The Plant Manager must have a "take-charge" personality who can efficiently and effectively identify and solve problems and manage the growth and opportunity this company is experiencing.
The Plant Manager must have excellent problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills to interact with R&D, Engineering, Maintenance, Upper Management with respect to challenges or opportunities.
Experience with formal continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, & 6-Sigma.