Job Description:
We are currently recruiting a Plant Manager for a World Class Manufacturing firm located in Mississippi
Position Description Summary:
Accountable for all manufacturing activities and support functions for the Pearl River to achieve safety, environmental, financial, and production goals. Responsible for $15M operating budget and 40+ employees.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintains a safe working environment for all employees and leads Safety efforts to achieve world-class performance.
Develops competitive annual Profit Plans to reduce costs and improve productivity utilizing Process Excellence and other appropriate tools.
Sets appropriate metrics to track and manage production and financial performance to meet Profit Plan goals. Implements corrective action plans as necessary.
Closely manages inventories with Supply Chain and production planning to meet customer requirements and operate at lowest possible production costs.
Ensures environmental compliance and reporting requirements are met. Supports ACC and Responsible Care initiatives.
Maximizes productivity by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Labor.
Determines and provides training, and development for all employees to improve needed skills.
Works closely with Facilities Engineering and Maintenance to determine effective management of capital and assets with maximum return on investment.
Works closely with Marketing, Product Management, and R&D to develop new and improved products and processes.
Supports all Corporate initiatives for continuous improvement.
Company representative for community relations.
Recommended Requirements for the Position:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
Master's Degree Preferred.
Minimum 10 years progressive experience in manufacturing management, preferably in a Union environment.
