Job Description

Web Industries a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), which brings a lot of advantages to the people who work here—beyond the great pay and excellent benefits. You’re not just an employee, you are an employee-owner, with a vested interest in the success of the company. Web Industries’ founder, Bob Fulton, believed that the people who create the value of a company, the employees, should share in the success of the company. We believe there is a real energy that exists when people are open, honest, and work together to meet mutual goals. We do this by living our values:

Heart of an Owner: Taking personal responsibility and pride in our work.

Stronger Together: The power of collaboration and teamwork.

Find a Way: Determination and creativity to overcome challenges

As a company, we thrive on that energy and work to bring it into every product and every project that we touch. At Web, we believe the employee experience is paramount to our company’s success. Working with us, you’ll experience a myriad of cultures, locations, industries, and technologies. And you’ll be part of an employee-owned company dedicated to helping you achieve a fulfilling life and a rewarding career.

Location: Onsite in Fort Wayne, Indiana

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Manager provides leadership and accountability for execution of the operational plan at the site through building effective teams and a high-engagement, employee ownership culture. This includes managing all operational functions and processes with a focus on achieving operational excellence.  

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Lead in a way to create and sustain company culture that models Web Industries’ principles and values. 

Communicate, coach, mentor, and motivate site team around vision, values, safety, and strategy. This includes supervising several direct reports (managers, VSL, planners, trainers etc.).  

Utilizing a site leadership team structure, lead site plan execution by effectively managing:

•    Safety and Environment

•    Supporting sales and customer service in ensuring excellent customer experiences

•    People Leadership/Organization health

•    Leading functional groups to meet strategic and financial goals

•    Effective on-boarding / new product introductions (NPI) 

•    Driving continuous improvement initiatives.

•    Sustain an operational culture based around Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)

•    Building smart and healthy organizations

•    Fostering Web’s values and culture through effective leadership actions

•    Providing HR direction and support in dealing with employee related issues, policy clarification, skills development, and employee recognition events

Assist in the development of strategy to:

•    Identify business needs and tailor solutions and strategy to build value proposition and market leadership position

•    Identify, coordinate, justify, and optimize capital Investment needed for the efficient and effective operation and growth

•    Establish performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies for performance 

Maintain accountability for critical metrics:

Business and Operational Plan Execution    Execute business plan specific to site (ramp up of new programs, delivery, staffing targets, profit etc.) that have been designed for creating long term business health and sustainability 

Operational Performance Metrics    Safety, VA/Labor $, VA/HR, Turnover, OTD, COPQ, Productivity, Efficiency, and Utilization.

Customer Satisfaction    Strategic Account Supplier Scorecards and Surveys

Employee Satisfaction    NCEO Survey 

Build healthy, constructive relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders

Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned  

Additional REQUIRED Qualifications/Skills:  

>10 years of experience in manufacturing operations including:

•    5+ years leading teams and effective change  

•    Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets 

•    Working knowledge of ISO9001 standards and manufacturing practices 

•    Knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes at the site or similar

Leadership Skills: 

    Models humility

    Good decision-making skills

    Seeks feedback as a gift for personal improvement

    Builds trust in relationships and encourages all

    Earns the respect of others

    Demonstrates caring for others

    Builds synergy and teamwork

    Models accountability. (You can count on me)

    Confronts with caring and courage when necessary

    Constantly contributes to strengthening the organization

Business Acumen:

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Must be able to work on government contracts.

Bachelor’s Degree in related or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional PREFERRED Qualifications/Skills:  

Excellent customer relationship skills.

Proficiency in handling multiple concurrent deliverables and projects.