Job Description

Plant Manager

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Plant Manager directs and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing plant to achieve both the plant financial and operating objectives. This position manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for safety, production, maintenance, human resources, quality, and other production-related activities.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives accountability and adherence to Safety, Quality, Production, and other policies and procedures.
• Responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing talent throughout the plant. Manages plant operational employees in the efficient performance of their duties and the effective operation of the facility.
• Responsible for directing plant activities to achieve optimum utilization of equipment and maximum efficiency in operations.
• Responsible for assuring conformance of finished products to the customer specifications, division, and industry.
• Works closely with the plant personnel to ensure a safe and healthy work environment by taking an active role in the plant's safety programs and goals.
• Recommends capital improvements for the plant which result directly in improved safety conditions, quality of finished product, resulting in added value, improved efficiency, or reduction of plant variable or fixed operating costs.
• Plans and oversees the implementation of capital improvement projects to ensure adherence to approved plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Responsible for engaging employees in a continuous improvement culture.
• Responsible for all aspects of financial management of the facility. Controls financial spending of all departments.
• Prepares periodic reports pertaining to plant utilization, labor efficiencies, materials usage, scrap, etc.
• Works closely with customer contacts (quality and purchasing) to ensure coordination of activities and facilitation of customer relationships.
• Keeps informed of technical and management developments to assure continued personal growth and to coach employees toward optimum performance.
• Works with direct reports to ensure coordination of production activity and delivery schedules.
• May be assigned special projects.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven ability to drive results through key operational metrics
• Ability to appropriately Set the Course, Mobilize Talent and Run the Business
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Background in manufacturing methods, quality control, and process improvement programs, preferably in a food-related industry.
• BA/BS degree in a related field.
• Proven track record in Lean manufacturing and success in the implementation of redesigned processes
• Eight to ten years of related experience in a manufacturing environment with positions of increasing responsibility.
• Experience in plastics molding manufacturing helpful, but not required.
• Experience with ERP system, Plex a plus.
• Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and judgment calls based on the situation at hand.
• Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, or Lean Master Certification preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel will be minimal (less than 10%).