Job Description

Position Responsibilities

•    Plan, organize, direct, and lead the day-to-day operations of the plant (including production output, product quality and on-time shipping)

•    Develop and set quarterly strategic and tactical plans and lead team through execution

•    Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining high quality standards

•    Allocate resources (people, equipment, and materials) effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results

•    Monitor operations 24/5 and trigger corrective actions

•    Develop systems and processes that optimize plant operations, and personally champion making them “stick”

•    Work in close collaboration with the Director of Manufacturing and other plant/corporate resources on new products, equipment, and processes. 

•    Create a culture of trust and high performance among the workforce by role modeling Kari-Out’s values and leadership behaviors

•    Develop processes and training plans to address gaps in safety, manufacturing, and maintenance programs

•    Work closely with HR to recruit, onboard, train and retain high caliber employees (both with the front-line, technical and managerial staff)

•    Partners with other functions (quality, sales, finance, purchasing) to tackle operational issues as well as longer-term projects (such as equipment improvements, acquisition integration, etc.)

•    Proactivity address employees’ issues as needed  

Reporting Groups

•    Production Management

•    Maintenance Team

•    Plant Engineering

•    Production Scheduling

Desired Education and Experience

•    A highly experienced manufacturing leader with 7+ years of experience, preferably in a paper board manufacturing process or related industry 

•    BA/BS in Engineering, ideally Mechanical  

•    Proven track record of running a successful manufacturing operation, in particular driving both short and long-term systemic improvement and operational performance (hitting the numbers).

•    Understanding of project management, continuous improvement, lean and High Performing Teams. 

•    Excellent analytical, problem solving, planning, change management and team development skills

•    Basic to deep understanding of cost accounting, budgeting and variance reports. 

Personal Attributes

•  Building highly effective, collaborative working relationships at all levels in the organization inspiring trust and confidence in others. Practices being an ideal team player (hungry, humble and smart)

•  Strong ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing)

•  Rapidly builds trust with fellow employees

•  Effectively leading change in a small business environment

•  High level of self-determination and self-management (gets things done)

•  Detail oriented, tech savvy, willingness to continually learn and embrace new approaches (growth mindset)

•   Bias to action, calmly solves problems, follow-throughs, holds self & others accountable, willingness to do what it takes to get the job done

•   Highly organized, ability to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. 

•   Work comfortably in a constantly changing environment and demonstrate the ability to be resilient in the face of uncertainty and stress. 

•   Has a high capacity for learning and potential to grow into positions of increased responsibility 

•   Solid fit with the Kari-Out’s values and culture

Compensation and Location

•    The position provides a competitive base salary, a performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits

•    Minimal travel is required. Occasional work on the off shifts may be necessary.