Plant Manager

CST
  • DeKalb, IL
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Summary:
    We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Plant Manager to oversee and manage the dailyoperations of our manufacturing facility. The Plant Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficientproduction of high-quality products, maintaining safety and compliance standards, and managing a team ofproduction staff. This role requires a strong leader with a proven track record of optimizing plant operations,driving continuous improvement, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Operations Management:
    o Oversee day-to-day operations of the plant to ensure products are manufactured in a timely,cost-effective, and high-quality manner.
    o Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizingresource utilization.
    o Monitor and improve manufacturing processes, ensuring continuous flow of production withminimal downtime.

    • Team Leadership & Development:
    o Lead, train, and motivate a team of supervisors, production workers, and support staff.
    o Foster a culture of teamwork, safety, and accountability, ensuring all employees adhere tocompany policies and safety regulations.
    o Conduct regular performance reviews, set goals, and support professional developmentinitiatives.

    • Safety & Compliance:
    o Ensure the plant operates in compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, andregulatory standards.
    o Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and drills, addressing any potential hazardsproactively.
    o Lead efforts to maintain or achieve ISO or industry-specific certifications.

    • Quality Control & Improvement:
    o Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that products meet or exceedcompany and industry standards.
    o Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies to increaseproductivity, reduce waste, and enhance quality.

    • Budget & Resource Management:
    o Develop and manage plant budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources while meeting
    financial targets.
    o Optimize plant expenditures related to labor, materials, and equipment maintenance.
    o Monitor inventory levels to ensure the availability of raw materials without overstocking.

    • Maintenance & Equipment Management:
    o Oversee plant equipment maintenance, ensuring minimal disruptions and prolonging assetlife.
    o Coordinate with maintenance teams for preventative maintenance and repairs to preventdowntime.

    • Reporting & Analysis:
    o Generate reports on plant performance, production output, inventory levels, and keyperformance indicators (KPIs).
    o Analyze production data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
    o Present reports and updates to senior management, recommending corrective actions orimprovements.

    Qualifications:
    • Education:
    o Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or arelated field (preferred).
    o Relevant certifications in manufacturing management or Lean Six Sigma are a plus.
    • Experience:
    o 10 years of experience in plant or production management, preferably in a manufacturingenvironment.
    o Proven experience leading and managing a diverse team.
    o Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety standards.
    • Skills:
    o Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams.
    o Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
    o Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and process optimization.
    o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and other manufacturing software.

    Working Conditions:
    • Full-time, on-site position.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations.
    • Occasional travel may be required for training or plant-related issues.

    Why Work with Us?:
    • Competitive salary and benefits package.
    • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
    • A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values innovation and efficiency.
    • Structured Bonus, Health Insurance, Vacation, PTO

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDeKalb, IL

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
    • Manufacturing Managementunmatched
    • Manufacturing Softwareunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Goal Settingunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Plant Managementunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Safetyunmatched
    • Production Managementunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Staff Policiesunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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