Plant General Manager

Carter Lumber Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking a General Manager for its plant in Philadelphia County, United States. The successful candidate will be responsible for the vision, strategy, and leadership to achieve high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. This role includes budget management, employee development, and ensuring all production schedules are met.

Benefits include health plans, disability insurance, and a company-match 401(k). We promote from within and encourage military candidates to apply!

Qualifications

• Previous management experience required.
• Strong understanding of production processes is essential.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of the plant to maintain quality and safety.
• Develop and manage plant budget.
• Identify and implement employee training programs.

Skills

Management experience in manufacturing/construction

Knowledge of production of trusses and wall panels

Understanding of manufacturing methods

Scheduling and shipping knowledge

Strong judgment skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

A Carter Lumber Plant General Manager is responsible for the vision, strategy and leadership in order to achieve and maintain high standards of quality, customer satisfaction, delivery and manufacturing capabilities. Ensures performance and quality objectives are met while minimizing expenses. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements to be considered for this position

• Previous management experience in a manufacturing/construction environment
• Strong understanding of the production of trusses and wall panels
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvements
• Possess knowledge in scheduling and shipping methods
• Ability to use strong judgment in analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating problems
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities of the Position

Management

• Oversees all areas of the plant to ensure and maintain high standards of quality, safety and service.
• Develops budget for plant and carries out the plan to meet that budget.
• Sets the overall direction for the plant through long and short term goal planning.

Staff Development

• Identifies and implements training and development programs for all employees.
• Monitors employee performance and counsels employees on improvement opportunities to ensure standards are met.

Production & Scheduling

• Ensures that production and delivery schedules are met and are optimizing lead times.
• Partners with Plant Supervisors, Office Coordinators, Customer Service Representatives, Designers and Dispatchers to identify areas of improvement.
• Monitors cost of production and ensures that those costs are maintained.

Inventory Control

• Ensures inventory is properly accounted for and accurate.
• Responsible for properly delegating and overseeing all aspects of inventory according to policies and procedures.

Safety

• Directs and facilitates best practices to ensure safety standards are met during production.
• Ensures that all machines and equipment is being properly used and maintained.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!