Saint Paul, Minnesota
Plant Manager
Plant Manager
An innovative metal fabrication manufacturer has an immediate opening for a Plant Manager. This Operations Leader will work across all manufacturing functions, establish a clear growth strategy, accelerating both growth and performance to create a world class organization. The Plant Manager will monitor the profitability of the business along with providing direction to all the functional departments that support operations.
Will also assure that on-time delivery and quality is maintained at levels to meet the top tier of the customer’s supplier ratings. Additionally, will engage and empower team members to create a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and personal development.
This $300M+ company manufactures components that support several different industries and is booming with business! They provide an exceptional salary & benefits package!
Responsibilities:
Will lead the Value Stream to attain all operational goals in safety, quality, cost, and delivery
Maintain a safe work environment
Determine and implement the overall continuous improvement strategy for the business based on Toyota
Production System principles
Leads efficient use of capital spending and utilization
Responsible for the strategy and long-term planning of the operations to exceed customer expectations for product delivery and quality
Provides training and leadership, and is an enthusiastic and passionate role model creating a positive work environment
Strong focus on business performance results and key metrics in the elimination of waste
Tracks, measures, and reports progress on improvements using standard key performance indicators
Coaches team leaders and supervisors on leadership development and assists in creating development and training plans
Provides performance feedback and develops succession plan for area(s) of responsibility
Partners with Corporate and Facility support services, such as I.T., Human Resources/Training, Quality, Accounting/Finance and Maintenance to acquire and coordinate needed services for specific areas of responsibility
Requirements:
BS in Engineering, a technical discipline or Business
A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in an operations leadership role with at least 4 to 5 years of Plant Management experience with P&L responsibility in manufacturing
Demonstrated experience in Lean Systems implementation with a Lean Certification preferred
Strong understanding and ownership of materials management
Prior plant turnaround experience, has successfully turned around several poor performing manufacturing facilities
Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze, and manage the profitability of a manufacturing plant under a P&L structure, including the ability to present results, priorities, and actions, and to engage the work team to achieve those priorities
Proven successful leadership in driving performance through lean and continuous improvement methodology utilizing visual management systems, metrics, and employee engagement
Can work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
Must have a results-oriented leadership style with strong influencing skills, is a Systems Thinker – ability to see and understand the overall picture
Must be a credible coach, mentor & teacher to all levels within an organization, from the shop floor to senior leadership
Is “Hands-on” and leads from the front
Exceptional communication, both written and verbal
Prior experience managing in a union environment
Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments
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