Scope of Position

The Plant Manager oversees all aspects of day-to-day manufacturing operations, driving excellence in safety, quality, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This role ensures optimal use of resources, equipment, materials, and personnel while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across all plant functions.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Lead plant safety initiatives by enforcing all safety, health, and GMP standards. Conduct training, audits, and meetings to promote a strong safety culture and employee engagement.
• Quality Management: Drive quality improvement by leading corrective actions, managing product qualifications, and ensuring compliance with internal and external audits.
• Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, and develop plant personnel to achieve operational goals and build a high-performance culture.
• Operational Performance: Monitor departmental performance and financial statements to ensure production targets and budget goals are achieved.
• Customer Relations: Partner with customers to identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities within the supply chain.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies. Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for ongoing process optimization.
• Production Planning: Oversee scheduling and production activities to meet customer requirements efficiently and on time.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain strong relationships with Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to maximize plant capacity and service levels.
• Project Management: Act as project lead for new equipment installations, process upgrades, and plant initiatives.
• Inventory & Reporting: Manage physical inventory processes and ensure compliance with corporate standards.
• Culture & Engagement: Promote open communication, teamwork, and an inclusive environment that values employee input and recognition.

Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment with proven leadership capability.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Independent, self-motivated, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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