Plant Manager

Manage the operational and fiscal activities for plant operations and maintenance. Establish plant policies and procedures. Responsible for plant production goals. Foster a well-trained and motivated staff.  Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the plant.   Supervise staff in accordance with company policies and procedures. Responsible for hiring, training, and coaching employees.

Direct Reports:

Exempt Salary employees

Dimensions of Position:

• Oversee all Environmental Aspects including adherence to all legal reporting and ISO 14001 programs (support of NAFTA HSE Manager)
• Oversee all Health and Safety Aspects including adherence to all Vesuvius Standards and QMS & EMS requirements.
• Oversee the on-site Logistics Coordination for incoming and outgoing loads
• Oversee all Financial Aspects (Cost & Capital Projects) and setup & review all allocations and methodologies.
• Advise on all Engineering Aspects of Equipment and Improvement (Capitals & Future Planning).
• Direct and coordinate plant operations within company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe plant.
• Establish and direct plant policies and procedures.
• Responsible for plant production goals.
• Establish and maintain a positive community relationship.
• Foster a well-trained and motivated staff.
• Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping.
• Select and train plant supervisory and administrative staff.
• Conduct employee performance reviews.
• Schedule and conduct plant meetings.
• Responsible to meet productivity and quality goals for the plant.
• Attend scheduled corporate training and meetings.
• Manage the operational and fiscal activities of the department to include: staffing levels, budgets, and financial goals.
• Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the plant.
• Analyze and document processes and problems. Develop solutions to enhance efficiencies.
• Coordinate and implement solutions from process analysis and general department projects.
• Direct staff in the development, analysis, and preparation of reports.
• Coach and provide career development advice to staff.
• Establish employee goals and conduct employee performance reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering or Material Science or related field preferred.
• 7 - 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing levels of responsibility
• Lean Manufacturing (Leader Standard work, Standardized Work Instructions, 5S, TPM, Kaizen, Takt etc.)
• Process Engineering experience
• Capital Projects experience

Knowledge:

• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to design and production
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manpower utilization
• Ceramic slurries and processes
• Microsoft office
• JDE

 Skills & Behavior:

• Strong Leadership skills in training and accountability
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organizations
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Problem Solving & Complexity:

• The ability of the Production Manager/ Group Leader to be a self starter that can define and drive projects to completion with limited supervision is highly desirable.
• Production Manager/ Group Leader should have statistical aptitude to solve issues and come up with conclusions. 

 Key Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Comfort Around Higher Management
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
• Ethics and Values
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Managing & Measuring Work
• Motivating Others
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility
• Organizing
• Planning
• Political Savvy
• Drive for Results
• Strategic Agility
• Building Effective Teams