Plant Manager - Packaging Services Division

Job Description

Job Description

COMPENSATION

$100-$125K/yr (BOE)

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing plant activities in order to meet business objectives. This person will be accountable for all aspects of plant performance and will ensure that objectives are attained in a cost-effective manner that's consistent with quality requirements. The PM will delegate authority to key supervisors in production, manage all functions involved, and direct and coordinate operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure overall safety and efficiency of the facility
2. Oversee daily facility operations led by the Operations Manager
3. Oversee all levels of staff activity and performance
4. Foster a team culture focused on trust & employee development.
5. Serve as mentor & coach to Plant Operations Manager for succession planning
6. Analyze, understand, & utilize financial statements to achieve plant budget goals
7. Test and monitor plant processes - ensure the plant remains in compliance with relevant processes
8. Develop long-term strategic objectives for continuous process improvement
9. Control costs to achieve plant budget goals
10. Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience – Minimum five (5) years plant operations leadership experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Engineering, etc) preferred.
• Language Skills – Ability to develop documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Excellent communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to use a tape measure and other measuring devices.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Computer Skills – Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS – Lean / Six Sigma Experience Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

COMPENTENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Safety and security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Leadership – Establishes high morale throughout staff by showing fairness, consistency, and support of employees.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problem in a timely manner.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building positive team spirit.
• Training and Mentoring – Effectively trains and mentors employees on the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Diversity – Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics – Treats people with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support – Supports organization’s goals, values, and code of ethics.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes work activities; Uses time efficiently;
• Professionalism – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.