Job Details

Job Location: Plant 2 - Elkhart, IN

Position Type: Salary

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Management

Description

Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for general supervision of all phases of plant operations including: safety, production, quality assurance, maintenance, receiving and shipping. Responsibilities also include recruiting, hiring and training personnel and facility/physical plant up-keep. The successful applicant will report directly to the Operations Manager and Vice President.

Responsibilities

Spend 60% of time on floor oversight, 30% on office/admin and 10% on other (meetings, etc.)
Promote positive employee relations by building an environment of trust and respect
Provide every employee in the plant a safe, respectful and fair work environment
Manage all plant activities to ensure goals are met for all KPIs, specifically: safety, quality, cost and delivery
Coach, train and oversee supervisors
Enforce policies and manage plant administration functions
Meet plant targets by working in conjunction with corporate support groups such as Safety Manager, Continuous Improvement Team, Human Resources and Maintenance Team

Qualifications

Requirements

Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies
At least 5+ years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at a manufacturing facility
Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management
Strong computer skills including the ability to learn ERP/MRP systems and use Microsoft Office Products to analyze data and trends
Previous experience implementing and using continuous improvement tools such as problem solving, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing
Wood product industry knowledge is a plus