Job Details

The QualiFind Group is managing a new search for an experienced manufacturing operations professional for the role of Plant Manager at our client's manufacturing site in Little Rock, AR.

The Plant Manager will report to the Director of Operations and will lead a staff of six direct reports. He/she will be accountable for the hands-on operational management of a highly automated facility. Ideal candidates for this role have hands-on experience in manufacturing operations that evolved through roles like engineering, supply chain, lean implementation, operations, or other areas.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is an innovator in the design, construction, and advancement of insulated metal panels and is strategically positioned to meet the growing energy, environmental and economic challenges facing the North American building industry. The company provides its customers with a broad line of insulated wall and roof panels and a full range of complementary trims, accessories, and engineering services.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Ensure a culture and process of maintaining the safety of employees
• Effectively manage production, shipping and receiving, and maintenance departments.
• Effectively manage and control efficient and cost-effective production processes from scheduling to delivery of goods in coordination with department leaders.
• Control production schedule to optimize production run time, maximize profits, and ensure customer service excellence.
• Maintain and improve production processes to minimize scrap and misfab ratios as well as maintain desired quality of goods produced.
• Supervise and motivate production workers to ensure employee satisfaction, efficiency, productivity, and morale. Manage employee training, performance, development, and progression. Effectively lead the plant team.
• Continuously improve plant performance and quality by implementing efficient and cost-effective concepts, techniques, and processes.
• Communicate effectively and ensure all staff is communicating effectively with all other departments. Foster a team atmosphere and culture throughout the plant. Ensure that the production process is efficient and cost-effective.
• Continuously and effectively evaluate, devise, recommend, and implement improvements to all processes, procedures, and practices to ensure and further improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost.
• Monitor and facilitate production processes according to volume and adjust schedules as needed.
• Work with the management team to implement the company's policies and goals.
• Optimize labor hours to maximize productivity and production ratios
• Approve hours of production employees and submit accurate data to Human Resources department.
• Ensure Federal and State labor laws are followed for plant workers.
• Ensure good housekeeping at the facility.
• Plan, prioritize and delegate work tasks to ensure efficient, effective, and successful function of the department.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve quality of service, productivity and profitability.
• Perform or ensure timely performance reviews with production, shipping and receiving, and maintenance team.
• Communicate and coordinate with Customer Service and Purchasing to optimize production quantity, quality, and efficiency.
• Produce reports to top management as prudent and assigned.
• Completes training by supervisor.
• Compliance with all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Essential Safety Functions

• Sit on Safety Committee.
• Lead safety programs ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations based on plant location and best practices. States: California / Arkansas.
• Develop, implement, review, monitor, and maintain safety policies, practices and procedures in compliance with governmental regulations including Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations including, but not limited to, OSHA, CalOSHA.
• Plan and lead daily/weekly/monthly safety meetings.
• Lead in identification, analysis, and control of occupational and process safety hazards to minimize incidents.
• Lead and/or participate in internal and external audits and inspections.
• Manage and support companywide safety improvement efforts.
• Create and conduct safety-related training.
• Manage the implementation and effective application of safety practices, including the utilization of safety equipment and devices in a manufacturing environment.
• Provide consultation and recommendations for physical changes in the facility.
• Prepare reports, conduct safety briefings, be the company spokesperson for all safety issues, and research and answer all safety questions and concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the supervision of the following positions:

• Materials Manager.
• Production Manager.
• Shipping Manager.
• Quality Control Manager.
• Maintenance Manager
• EHS Specialist.

Supervisory Expectations

• Expectations of Management – Consistently exhibits a high standard of integrity and ethical behavior. Resolves conflicts in an open and direct manner. Communicates candidly and effectively. Selects the best employees for the organization and works with employees to help them succeed. Demonstrates and inspires a high level of commitment and performance. Leads continuous improvement efforts and positive change.
• Management Team Support – Outwardly supports management in all initiatives. Participates in management positively with an open mind and genuine and cooperative attitude. Supports and ensures that employees support other departments cooperatively.
• Employee Management – Successfully manages performance, behavior, and conduct of subordinates, including ongoing assessment, feedback, and coaching of performance criterion with successful results. Documents both issues and successes for a complete and well-rounded review. Ensures all policies, SOPs, and company practices are followed. Holds employees accountable to expectations.
• Team Building – Actively seeks and achieves group participation to improve work, sets priorities, is innovative, and solves problems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to lead a large team
• Strong attention to deal
• Multitasking and time-management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of latest safety laws and regulations
• Detailed knowledge of plant and manufacturing operations
• Good problem-solving abilities.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years' plant operations experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants.
• Able to lead root cause analysis investigations.
• Proficient with MS Office

Physical Requirements

• Able to wear prescribed personal protective equipment and appropriate clothing.
• Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Effectively read, write, speak, and communicate in English fluently.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, crouch, lean, and perform other physical movements for extended periods of time.
• Work in conditions typical of a manufacturing environment, including noise, extreme temperatures and humidity, odors, dust, etc.
• Effectively use a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse to complete necessary functions assigned.