Job Description
Job Overview:
This position is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation, leadership and management of the manufacturing plant. This position reports to the Plant Manager and regularly reports on plant performance.
Ensure Employee Safety and Safety Compliance
Ensure product quality and customer satisfaction with order fulfillment
Monitor and maintain KPI’s on productivity, budget management/cost management.
Implement continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and management methods to generate improved plant performance and workflow optimization and efficiencies
Collaborates effectively with plant engineering and maintenance (equipment and facilities)
Collaborates effectively with inventory and materials management team, as well as involvement with capital planning and implementation
A minimum of 5 years of production/operations management experience in manufacturing and operations.
Well-rounded operations management experience including a deep understanding and experience with operations tactics, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement, strategies and best practices and process discipline.
Knowledge of production processes, raw materials, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Track record of excellent judgment and decision-making ability.
Ability to successfully work to reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Ability to effectively set and communicate expectations & directives to manufacturing staff.
Results driven, analytical, self-motivated and detail oriented with the ability to logically identify alternative solutions or approaches to complex problems.
Must have demonstrated accountability at the plant management level and have a strong track record of successful execution.
Demonstrated success as an innovative manufacturing leader.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage operations with excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
