Manufacturing Plant Manager

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION :

Oversees the operations of a manufacturing facility and develops strategies to increase production at minimum cost.

ESSENTIAL / MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Adherence to and emulation of Company Core Values : Integrity, Respect and Commitment . Function as a high performing team member with the values that support trust, interdependency and teamwork consistent with our Mission, Vision and Core Values
• "Model the Way" as an Operation's Leader displaying compliance not only to guidelines such as quality and safety but also in how we interact with each other on a professional basis. Must possess a continuous learning attitude, adjusting to, and anticipating changes in business practices and external environment, providing direction to others through these changes.
• Member of company Operations Management staff, HACCP team (if required).
• Must be highly focused on improving data tracking and analysis providing information to make financial decisions and support continuous improvement. Establishes and monitors KPIs for production and maintenance departments.

o Will assure accurate tracking of production performance data to analyze and manage material loss, labor utilization, and line uptime.

o Will assure accurate tracking of maintenance hours to work performed, tracking of costs to equipment, and analyzing PM and Non-PM work orders relationship to line efficiencies. Assures CMMS is utilized to fullest extent to drive adjustments to PM programs and support decisions related to equipment upgrades.

o Plans schedule considering sales orders and forecasts along with material lead times and customer lead times. Maximizes use of ERP / MRP system for planning and scheduling functions.

o Prioritizes the need of our customers, fully utilizing down time in the schedule to produce if needed to meet orders, looking ahead, when possible, to produce before reaching a critical point.

o Works closely with procurement team to assure materials here in correct quantity and at the right time.

o Provides direction to production manager regarding daily schedules and run sequences.

o Communicates with sales, customer service, and shipping in regard to production delays or schedule changes that impact a customer delivery.

o Develops production manager to provide support and coverage in the planning / scheduling function at their facility.

ESOP Members Responsibilities : Attend meetings and contribute to company agendas; take part at tradeshows discussing the company's product to new customers; we insist upon quality to ensure our company's future.

Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Additional duties / responsibilities if deemed necessary will be assigned by your direct supervisor or a member of management staff.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

EXPERIENCE :

OTHER :

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL / GENERAL ACTIVITIES :

of up to 50 lbs. in manufacturing facility and up to 20 lbs. within office setting.

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