**Title: Plant Manager **

Reports to: Vice President of Manufacturing

Job Purpose: Ultimately responsible for all operational processes and metrics related to the day-to-day operations of two Phoenix Stamping Group plants.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Implement strategy for plant specific operational management:

Manage Plant Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Material Handling departments to meet or exceed company objectives for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Champion the plants safety program as committee member and help lead root cause and corrective action measures associated with identified opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate statutory training and compliance.
Build and monitor production schedules to ensure they are aligned with customer demand and inventory goals.
Understand and impact plant OEE metrics to include productivity and/or efficiency to positively impact OTD, plant output, and variable labor on the P&L.
Manage shipping and receiving processes, inventory management including cycle counts, and material handling equipment maintenance.
Support equipment installations and facility layout projects by coordinating on-site and contractor resources and overseeing timely execution of project plans.
Audit compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to minimize production of defective parts and avoid cost related to poor quality events.
Review all quality metrics with plant leaders to identify root cause and implement effective corrective actions.
Periodically evaluate staffing levels to ensure human resources are adequate and properly positioned to support current and future production requirements.
Oversee the professional development and evaluation of Supervisors, Leads, and direct/indirect labor.
Identify operator development opportunities and enlist appropriate personnel to assist in development and implementation of training programs to support growth and development.
Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive 6S and visual factory tools and continually monitor their effectiveness.
Maintain knowledge and awareness of contemporary operational theory and methods and provide suitable interpretation to all relevant personnel.
Understand, budget, and manage requisite plant P&L in order to impact relevant accounts including variable labor and operating expenses.
Manage plant Quick and Easy Kaizen (QEK) program to support quarterly QEK metric.

• Plan, implement, and support operational improvements

Promote Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques in all production and related processes to increase efficiency and minimize operating costs.
Use process to gather data and systematically solve problems.
Actively solicit suggestions and utilize the experience of all employees to develop and implement improvements.

Operate within Company Parameters:

Champion continuous improvement efforts through knowledge and awareness, training, procurement, and process improvement.
Maintains an organized, clean, and safe work area using 6S guidelines and participates in audits as required
Liaise with other functional groups and departments to support operational capabilities, changes, and improvements and to communicate timelines and deliverables to complete projects on time.
Ensure activities meet and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and procedures

Key Measures of Success:

Safety Recordables (RIR)
OEE
Continuous Improvement Activity (6S, QEK)
Quality Metrics (COPQ)
OTD
Operating Expense to Budget
Gross Margin %

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a technical field
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Background in metal stamping and metal fabrication manufacturing preferred
Knowledge of principles and practices of lean manufacturing
P&L experience to understand and positively impact financial performance
Experience maintaining quality systems (ISO 9001:2015 preferred)
Excellent analytical, organizational, and computer skills including data analysis from Excel and ERP reporting
Demonstrated ability to schedule within and through ERP systems
Exceptional communication skills and leadership experience

You should be proficient in:

Leadership / People Management
Continuous Improvement
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Supervisory Experience
OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
Production Optimization
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Coaching and Mentoring Experience
Operational Metrics & KPI Management
ERP & MRP Systems
Production Planning & Scheduling
Inventory Management & Control
Workplace Safety & EHS Management
Scheduling Experience
Budgeting / Forecasting Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

MIG Welder
Thread Gauges (GO/NO-GO)
CNC Laser Cutter
Punch Press
Press Brake
Stamping Press
Cold Heading Machine
Robotic Welder
ERP Software
Calipers and Micrometers
Industrial Robot