A great UHY client is seeking a Plant Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have food/pharmaceutical plant experience, people managing experience, and hands on experience.
The Plant Manager role is an onsite position. This is a client direct hire position.
Plant ManagerObjectives
Ideate and implement strategic improvements for production, quality, and labor utilization throughout the facility
Provide leadership to ensure effective utilization of plant personnel and equipment
Collaborate with functional departments in the implementation of improvements
Investigate and implement innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve product quality
Apply lean manufacturing principles in designing, specifying, and validating world-class manufacturing processes that achieve organizational goals
Plant ManagerResponsibilities
Plan and coordinate manufacturing operations for production, machinery, processing, and packaging departments
Ensure that production line schedules are in accordance with facility capabilities, customer requirements, and financial planning
Manage materials replenishment, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of organizational goals and objectives
Manage cost structures for manufacturing by keeping operational expenses within budget allowance, and investigate cost-reduction measures
Create documentation protocols and ensure that all records of operations are properly maintained and reviewed
Ensure all staff are trained in Good Manufacturing Practices as defined by FDA
Ensure all staff are trained in OSHA requirements
Maintain a positive employee morale
Oversee maintenance department to accomplish a 98% up time
Verify preventative maintenance program
Plant ManagerRequired Skills & Qualifications
Ten or more years of experience in plant operations Food or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
Proven skills in leadership and management
Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing principles
Able to work in a dynamic & fast paced environment
Preferred: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in operations management, business, engineering, or related field
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