Plant Manager

Company: gpac
Location: Chicago
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPlant ManagerSalary: 130-150KLocation: Streator, ILRelocation AvailableSummary:Responsible for safety, employee relations/employee management, customer performance, plant operations and maintenance. Establish plant policies and procedures. Responsible for plant production goals. Create and maintain well trained and motivated staff. General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Foster a service driven culture
• Interact with Sales Team and Customers
• Manager Customer relationships
• Manage P&L and budgets
• Create accountability throughout the plant by setting specific expectations and reinforcing both positive and negative performance
• Develop, manage and supervise staff
• Utilize the skills and abilities of staff
• Use team problem solving approach
• Manage ordering practices for all materials (i.e. Kanban, JIT, min/max)
• Manage inventory levels and accuracies (raw material/finished goods)
• Measure performance against goals on a regular basis and present goals to plant personnel as needed
• Establish and manage continuous improvement practices
• Clearly establish service related communication channels
• Create production management functions that support "Lean" concepts
• Manage to key performance metrics and company established benchmarks
• Be familiar with the development, use and implementation of planning and forecasting systems
• Establish cross functional communication practices to support all departments and facilities
• Partner with all corporate managers and support staff (HR, Customer Service, Warranty, Logistics, etc.)
• Interviewing, hiring and completing performance appraisals direct reports
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned Specific Duties:
• Create and implement specific training and development plans for personnel.
• Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks for all departments.
• Host and participate in plant specific and companywide Kaizen events.
• Plan and manage production forecast.
• Work with the sales team to understand market expectations and translate to internal improvements.
• Manage production scheduling process to ensure on time shipments and finished goods inventory reduction.
• Manage the practices for raw material consumptions including on-hand quantities, order points and re-order quantities.
• Manage all freight cost reduction initiatives.
• Work with materials vendors for process improvements, cost savings initiatives and problem solving.
• Manage all quality control or warranty related action items.
• Create and implement internal standards based on company direction and customer needs.
• Manage all aspects of safety and environmental programs and initiatives set by the company and governmental agencies.
• Conduct career planning and development discussions with all direct reports. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Strong leadership skills
• Recognized needs and have the ability to request assistance.
• Excellent analytical skills/abilities.
• 5+ years of related experience, and specific knowledge required in planning and forecasting.
• Extensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent team building and project management skills.
• Travel Required (10%).
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports using Microsoft Office.
• Experience managing in a Union Environment.
• 4 Year degree Preferred.
• Maintenance leadership experience with TPM, PLC, and SMED a plus.
• Employee Focused Leadership style desirable.Take the next step in your career. APPLY NOW!"For additional information on this opportunity, or other positions of interest, contact Jeff Kolhoff with gpac at Jeff.Kolhoff@gogpac.com Recruiting in Sioux Falls."All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), reli

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