.we are hiring a *plant director* who will be responsible for driving manufacturing excellence linked to achieving short-term and long-range objectives and strategies.
the plant manager will be responsible to provide leadership and direction to manufacturing managers including the following units: metal fabrication, final assembly and testing in a vertically integrated state-of-the art operation with 350 employees which includes the following manufacturing processes: sheet metal fabrication, structural steel fabrication, coil fabrication, fan assembly, electrical test, and final assembly.
the position will also work jointly with matrix functional managers.
this individual will direct lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts focused on driving improvements in cost, quality, time, safety and people.
*responsibilities*:- drive operations team towards execution of business goals using lean manufacturing methodology- monitor & improve cost productivity while ensuring all customer commitments are met in a timely, quality & compliant manner- develops manufacturing operating plans and procedures in accordance with company policies, goals and objectives.- meet plant production and quality goals- foster and maintain a positive working environment, ensuring a non-union environment, maintaining well-trained and motivated staff- establish all production schedules and meet customer's delivery and quality expectations- supervise associates involved in department activities, including assigning and reviewing work and evaluating performance.
supervise, delegate, and prioritize workload.
train staff on policies, procedures, and internal controls.- monitors performance provides regular feedback and conducts employee performance reviews.
encourages and facilitates implementation of improvements and development.- provide leadership for executing new products- ensure enough capacity exists to achieve all customer commitments- be responsible for driving continuous improvements in factory yield- develops and executes flexible production systems based on lean manufacturing, six sigma and process control techniques across all manufacturing operations.- develops quality strategies that drive process stability, quality assurance and process standardization with associated controls and feedback.- optimizes capital expenditures to sustain operations, drive ehs value, and deliver growth products.- develop & create training plans to maximize workforce capability- schedule and conduct plant meetings; foster employee engagement and ensure that business and operational goals are effectively communicated to employees.
works to maintain a union-free environment