Plant Manager

Phoenix Stamping Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Stamping Group is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of two plants in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves managing production, maintenance, and tooling departments, ensuring safety and quality metrics are met. You will implement lean manufacturing principles and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in metal stamping and metal fabrication manufacturing preferred.
• Experience maintaining quality systems (ISO 9001:2015 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage Plant Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Material Handling departments.
• Champion safety program and lead corrective action measures.
• Build and monitor production schedules aligned with customer demand.

Skills

Leadership / People Management

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Production Optimization

Operational Metrics & KPI Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a technical field

Tools

ERP Software

CNC Laser Cutter

MIG Welder

Job description

Title: Plant Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Manufacturing

Job Purpose: Ultimately responsible for all operational processes and metrics related to the day-to-day operations of two Phoenix Stamping Group plants.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Implement strategy for plant specific operational management

• Manage Plant Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Material Handling departments to meet or exceed company objectives for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Champion the plants safety program as committee member and help lead root cause and corrective action measures associated with identified opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate statutory training and compliance.
• Build and monitor production schedules to ensure they are aligned with customer demand and inventory goals.
• Understand and impact plant OEE metrics to include productivity and/or efficiency to positively impact OTD, plant output, and variable labor on the P&L.
• Manage shipping and receiving processes, inventory management including cycle counts, and material handling equipment maintenance.
• Support equipment installations and facility layout projects by coordinating on-site and contractor resources and overseeing timely execution of project plans.
• Audit compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to minimize production of defective parts and avoid cost related to poor quality events.
• Review all quality metrics with plant leaders to identify root cause and implement effective corrective actions.
• Periodically evaluate staffing levels to ensure human resources are adequate and properly positioned to support current and future production requirements.
• Oversee the professional development and evaluation of Supervisors, Leads, and direct/indirect labor.
• Identify operator development opportunities and enlist appropriate personnel to assist in development and implementation of training programs to support growth and development.
• Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive 6S and visual factory tools and continually monitor their effectiveness.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of contemporary operational theory and methods and provide suitable interpretation to all relevant personnel.
• Understand, budget, and manage requisite plant P&L in order to impact relevant accounts including variable labor and operating expenses.
• Manage plant Quick and Easy Kaizen (QEK) program to support quarterly QEK metric.

Plan, implement, and support operational improvements

• Promote Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques in all production and related processes to increase efficiency and minimize operating costs.
• Use process to gather data and systematically solve problems.
• Actively solicit suggestions and utilize the experience of all employees to develop and implement improvements.

Operate within Company Parameters

• Champion continuous improvement efforts through knowledge and awareness, training, procurement, and process improvement.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe work area using 6S guidelines and participates in audits as required
• Liaise with other functional groups and departments to support operational capabilities, changes, and improvements and to communicate timelines and deliverables to complete projects on time.
• Ensure activities meet and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
• Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and procedures

Key Measures of Success

• Safety Recordables (RIR)
• OEE
• Continuous Improvement Activity (6S, QEK)
• Quality Metrics (COPQ)
• OTD
• Operating Expense to Budget
• Gross Margin %

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Background in metal stamping and metal fabrication manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of principles and practices of lean manufacturing
• P&L experience to understand and positively impact financial performance
• Experience maintaining quality systems (ISO 9001:2015 preferred)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and computer skills including data analysis from Excel and ERP reporting
• Demonstrated ability to schedule within and through ERP systems
• Exceptional communication skills and leadership experience

You should be proficient in

• Leadership / People Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Supervisory Experience
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Production Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience
• Operational Metrics & KPI Management
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Management & Control
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Scheduling Experience
• Budgeting / Forecasting Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use

• MIG Welder
• Thread Gauges (GO/NO-GO)
• CNC Laser Cutter
• Punch Press
• Press Brake
• Stamping Press
• Cold Heading Machine
• Robotic Welder
• ERP Software
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Industrial Robot