Manufacturing General Manager: Growth & Efficiency

HEXPOL Compounding; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HEXPOL Compounding in Dyersburg, TN, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader to direct daily manufacturing activities and drive production goals across the site.

You will develop business plans, optimize assets, implement quality programs, manage budgeting, and lead a team of associates and supervisors, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Occasional travel to other locations or customers may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily manufacturing activities at their respective location(s).
• Ensure that the location meets manufacturing goals and objectives.
• Develop manufacturing business plans to meet production goals and objectives of their respective location(s).
• Improve utilization of existing location assets.
• Develop continuous programs to reduce costs and improve efficiency throughout the location(s).
• Maintain a high level of Associate involvement and satisfaction.
• Develop and implement quality programs to reduce scrap and zero defects in the workplace with guidance from the enterprise-wide Quality function.
• Direct and implement production scheduling plans to meet customer demands.
• Work with technical group on new product developments and trials.
• Develop systems to support manufacturing location and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure consistent and regular Associate communication meetings with all location Associates.
• Develop operational budget and capital plans for future fiscal years.
• Manage capacity planning and utilization of Associates and equipment to reduce costs and increase output of product through the location.
• Participate in forward planning meetings to forecast new business and opportunities for the location.
• Ensure location security while maintaining a safe environment and compliance with all regulations (OSHA/EPA).
• Develop programs to maintain equipment and location.
• Recommend new capital equipment to meet new business and increase efficiency of the location.
• Develop and implement methods and process improvements to reduce costs and improve operation efficiency.
• Motivate, coach and direct activities of team leaders assigned to the location.
• Provide leadership role in Union contract negotiations (where applicable)
• Travel to other HEXPOL locations or to customers may be required.
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.

Job description

HEXPOL Compounding in Dyersburg, TN, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader to direct daily manufacturing activities and drive production goals across the site.

You will develop business plans, optimize assets, implement quality programs, manage budgeting, and lead a team of associates and supervisors, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Occasional travel to other locations or customers may be required.