Plant Manager

Contech Engineered Solutions; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Contech Engineered Solutions in Allentown, PA is seeking a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, drive product quality, and optimize production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

You will supervise 15-20 staff, manage safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate with customers, and strive for continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field.
• 5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Broad knowledge of safety, quality, production operations, inventory, and cost control.
• Strong problem-solving and results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15-20 and manage recruitment, development, and performance.
• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing from material receipt to shipping.
• Develop and maintain plant safety standards and programs.
• Communicate policies and direct production scheduling, inventory, and logistics.
• Maintain deep understanding of production processes and equipment.
• Analyze monthly safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory metrics.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and customer specifications.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers on orders and shipping.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures and documentation.
• Maintain inventory levels for local market.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

ERP knowledge

MS Office

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At Contech Engineered Solutions, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront. As a Plant Manager, you will be the driving force behind directing and supervising manufacturing operations at our plant, ensuring the highest level of product quality while optimizing production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

What We Offer:

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth: Join an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is an opportunity to propel your career forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with customizable options that meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

As a Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to a team of 15-20 employees. This includes selection, development, and evaluation of personnel to ensure a technically competent and highly motivated workforce.
• Operations Management: Oversee the entire manufacturing process, from receipt of materials to shipping. You will utilize our facilities, equipment, and personnel to achieve the highest level of product production while ensuring safety and quality standards are met at the lowest possible cost.
• Safety: Develop and maintain high plant standards of safety and work conditions, administer safety programs, and ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including stormwater tests and Pollution Protection Plans.
• Communication: Effectively communicate organizational policies and procedures and provide daily direction to various staff functions, including production scheduling, administration, inventory management, order process, and transportation.
• Technical Knowledge: Possess a deep understanding of all manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze monthly metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay current with Interstate Commerce Commission and Department of Transportation regulations, as well as customer and government agency specifications.
• Customer Engagement: Coordinate directly with internal and external customers on orders, routes, specifications, pricing, and shipping to ensure the production of high-quality products in line with profit goals and strategies.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all quality procedures are adhered to and documented in compliance with company policies.
• Inventory Management: Maintain proper inventory levels to support the local market and make necessary adjustments as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP Operating Systems.
• Broad knowledge of business functions, including safety, quality, production operations, accounting, inventory management, cost control/profit and loss management, and shipping.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Broad technical knowledge of product and production methods.

If you are a seasoned leader with a track record of success in manufacturing operations, possess a deep understanding of safety and quality standards, and are looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for the Plant Manager position. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining and improving our production processes.