Plant Manager - Saltwater Towers

Summary This position will be responsible for leading a brownfield effort in standing up a new saltwater tower operation.  Initially this role will be a project manager for overseeing the renovation of an existing building, partnering with engineering on equipment selection and commissioning, and finally transitioning into a traditional plant manager role responsible for workforce training and management during production ramp up and on to perpetual operations.  Demonstrated experience in operational leadership and project management is required.  Experience with metal tube cutting, bending, welding fabrication, and/or powdercoat finishing is highly preferred.  Key objectives include (a) ensuring production and delivery of top quality product, (b) ensuring the company’s production team is well trained and stable, (c) establishing/refining plant policies and procedures, (d) vetting production processes, (e) determining realistic plant production goals, (f) planning for increased production capacity, (g) fostering a strong employee environment through clear and consistent communication  and (h) driving cost and quality initiatives in all cases using technology, lean principles and manufacturing best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General Duties
  • Responsible for plant production goals and continuous improvements including the use of lean principles.
  • Develop a well-trained, motivated supervisory staff.
  • Maintain a clean and safe plant.
  • Direct plant operations and product quality control within company policies and procedures.
  • Oversee manpower needs and shift schedules in conjunction with department heads
  • Work with departments to ensure effective coordination of purchasing, scheduling, production, and shipping/logistics  
  • Responsible for introduction, maintenance and management of product testing and suggesting product improvements.              
  • Conduct employee performance reviews per corporate guidelines.
  • Establish and maintain clear, consistent and inclusive intra-company communications plan.
  • Assist in development of strong and objective commercial agreements with key suppliers.
  • Establish and maintain local community relations.
  • Work with company finance staff to refine bill of materials.
• Knowledge and Skill Requirements
  • BS degree in management or engineering. Academic achievements combined with significant operations management experience / Plant Management level (10 years). 
  • Significant track record in increasing levels of leadership and career success required.  Outstanding manufacturing knowledge and supervisory skills also required.
  • In-depth knowledge of tube cutting, bending, welding, and powdercoat finishing processes
  • Demonstrated strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
  • Information systems fluency, with knowledge of manufacturing statements, MRP operations and Microsoft Office products.
  • Strong training in LEAN manufacturing and/or Six Sigma practices.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work well with and motivate a diverse group of people.
  • Ability to handle complicated product issues including custom orders.
  • Demonstrated management of profit center/cost center responsibility and budgeting processes.
• Personal Characteristics:
  • The successful candidate will be an innovative, entrepreneurial, highly intelligent person with tremendous energy and an excellent work ethic.  They will thrive on the challenges associated with building a manufacturing operation, capable of delivering in a high growth environment.  The successful candidate will be able to work effectively with a wide range of personnel and communication styles across the Company’s operations.
  • Independent manager of time and resources, able to convert strategic goals into tactical plans to be implemented by their team
  • Good listening skills, a natural people-orientation, and openness to ideas, suggestions and constructive feedback.
  • Bright and creative, with the ability to bring innovative and aggressive ideas for the operations environment.
  • Consistency of thought and action.
  • Highest levels of integrity and ethics, both professional and personal.

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Language Skills:  

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, electronic mail, procedures and performance documents, as examples, in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effectively conduct meetings in person and with technology assistance.

Mathematical Skills:  

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to utilize data to make business decisions. 

Reasoning Ability: 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use the drop-down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

1. Sits                 2 hours
2. Stands          3 hours
3. Walks            5 hours
4. Drives           0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:  type amount of weight in each area

Maximum: 50 (lbs)                          Frequently: 20 (lbs)                         Occasionally: 35 (lbs)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: 

1. Simple Grasping:      Right,    Frequent                             Left, Frequent
2. Pushing/Pulling:       Right,   Occasional                            Left, Occasional
3. Fine Manipulation:  Right,   Frequent                              Left, Frequent

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 

1. Right: Occasional                      Left: Occasional

Employee is required to perform these activities: 

1. Bending At Waist:                    Occasional
2. Squatting:                                   Occasional
3. Climbing Ladders, Stairs:       Occasional
4. Kneeling On Ground:              Occasional
5. Reaching Above Shoulder:   Occasional

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•     Typical 10 hour work days based upon facility.

•     Typical 4 or 5 day work week schedule based upon facility and schedule loading.

•     Overtime is occasional to frequent based on a number of factors.

•     Required to work indoors and outdoors, year round and in all weather conditions.

•     May be required to work during production shutdowns or other “off-schedule” periods to conduct        special activities.

•     Safety glasses required while in production areas

•     Other PPE may be required based on specific projects.

Competencies

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

• Accountability, dependability, adaptability and flexibility
• Coaching, mentoring
• Creative, innovative thinker
• Good decision making and judgment
• Leadership
• Ethics, integrity, honesty
• Willingness to learn

Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time.

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