Plant Manager

Gibraltar Industries; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Employee assistance program

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Generous 401(k)

Paid time off

Hybrid work opportunities

Educational reimbursement

Donation matching

Job summary

Gibraltar Industries in Appleton, WI seeks an experienced leader to direct production, supply chain, and engineering across the facility. You will drive scheduling, inventory control, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

This role leads the SIOP process, manages capital plans, and mentors staff to achieve cost-effective, high-quality operations in a diverse manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• 2+ years in warehousing and distribution.
• Strong knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Direct production, inventory, scheduling, warehousing, and shipping activities.
• Review operations to identify nonconformities and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee shop floor scheduling and prioritize work orders to meet demand.
• Lead 80/20, PLS/CLS, Zero UP, MRD and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead daily gemba walks, production meetings, and capital planning.
• Manage SIOP process and ensure proper material availability.
• Develop and manage safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor staff, maintain staffing levels, and resolve personnel issues.
• Drive operational excellence through data analysis and Lean methods.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Process improvement

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Position Summary: Provides for the overall direction and coordination of activities in production, supply chain, engineering, scheduling, process improvement, capital investment, distribution, maintenance, safety, regulatory, and training activities in accordance with the policies, principles, and procedures of the company. This position is responsible for all operations at the Appleton, WI, facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and directs production, continuous improvement, inventory, scheduling, warehousing, and shipping activities, establishes priorities for products while maintaining a cost-effective operation; Verifies and approves daily production for all areas of manufacturing, warehousing & shipping.
• Reviews and analyzes production, distribution, quality, maintenance, safety and operational activities and/or reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications or related processes; Provides resolution while maintaining cost effective solutions and reducing and/or preventing operational delays.
• Oversees scheduling and prioritizes work orders for the shop floor (manufacturing & warehousing) in order to meet customer demands.
• Plan, implement and supervise the 80/20 philosophy by working in all areas of the process including PLS, CLS, Zero UP, In-Lining and MRD.
• Leads through production cadence and continuous improvement methodologies. Responsible for establishing and leading daily walks (Gemba), plant production meetings, financial reviews, continuous improvement reviews (A3) and capital/strategic planning for the facility.
• Engages and leads SIOP process, providing insight to the Supply Chain team and ensuring that the Operation has the proper amount of raw materials and buy-out products to fulfill customer demand.
• Plan, implement and manage programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries and maintain compliance with governing bodies in safety and environmental regulations; Conducts safety audits in compliance with company programs; Initiates safety improvements to equipment and process procedures. Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment. Ensures compliance of established safety policies and procedures. Support development and training of production and warehouse staff.
• Maintains the proper level of employees needed to execute the production plan and minimize the overall labor cost; Supervises employees to meet daily production schedule demands; Develops and implements procedures to train employees in the safe and efficient operation of all manufacturing processes; Able to perform the duties of the workers supervised; Resolves worker issues/complaints and/or refers to higher authority for resolution.
• Develops, revises and approves standard operational, safety, quality and working practices; may observe workers to ensure compliance with standards; Determines best practices and institutes improvements in these areas;
• Reviews information and inspection reports of machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization; provides oversight to the maintenance PM to include the assurance of equipment PM, maintenance repair and improvements;
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data, and distribution data;
• Develops and initiates plans for efficient use of materials, machines, trailers, and employees;
• Acts as a change agent, identifies, and promotes continuous improvement opportunities utilizing data analysis, LSS methodologies, A3s, VSMs, 5S concepts, empowers employees, drives engagement, ownership of processes and tasks & collaboration among team members.
• First line responsibility for ensuring that the facility is operated and maintained in compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental health and safety laws. To include OSHA & DOT regulations; Managing waste using the proper disposal contractors and working with the EPA to manage runoff of water from rain and keep it particulate free from harmful chemicals. ( Zinc etc.)
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Degree: Bachelor’s degree

Major: Engineering or Business

Years of Experience in Manufacturing: 5+ Years

Years of Experience in Warehousing & Distribution: 2+ Years

Supervisory Responsibilities

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Employee(s) Group/Department Supervised

N/A

Competencies/ Technical Skills

Core Competencies:Fostering Teamwork; Managing Performance; Building Collaborative Relationships; Customer Orientation; Result Orientation; Personal Credibility

Organizational Competencies: Initiative; Developing Others; Influencing Others; Establishing Focus; Strategic Thinking

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, technical drawings, government regulations, professional journals, or business periodicals. Ability to write reports, training procedures, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

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.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and experience with regulatory agencies like, OSHA, EPA, DOT, ANSI and local agencies.

Licenses / Certifications: Certified in CPR & First Aid

Physical Requirements:Approximate time spent to be included in physical demands such as walking, or bending, specific lifting requirements (lbs.) and/or other requirements such as vision or hearing.

Work Conditions

Environment: Light Manufacturing Travel: <10%

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and inside/outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The manufacturing environment is not environmentally controlled resulting in exposure to winter cold and summer heat in the work area.

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

What we offer

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
• Hybrid & remote work opportunities available

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

About Us

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing. Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.