Plant Manager

Yancey Bros. Co.

Batesville (MS)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

401k plan

Profit sharing

Wellness program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Yancey Bros. Co. seeks a Plant Manager to lead Yancey Engineered Solutions, overseeing production, engineering, quality and sales, plus all ancillary functions. The role emphasizes safety and day-to-day operations across the facility.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, a Bachelor’s in engineering/business/logistics, and a proven track record in continuous improvement and team development.

Qualifications

Experience leading high-performing manufacturing teams.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with engineering/business/logistics focus preferred.
10+ years of leadership in manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Directs production, engineering, quality and sales operations.
Leads team to develop annual and long-term business plans.
Builds culture of continuous improvement in manufacturing.
Oversees day-to-day operations and ensures safety.
Manages personnel actions including hiring and performance.
Participates in safety programs and additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership development

Team coaching

Effective communication

Strategic direction

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Change management

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/business/logistics

10+ years manufacturing leadership

High School Diploma

Job description

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for all operations and activities of Yancey Engineered Solutions, including production, engineering, quality and sales, and all ancillary functions.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions, including hiring and performance management.
Ensures divisional alignment with overall Company strategy and initiatives.
Leads development of annual and longer-term business plans.
Leads team to develop culture of continuous improvement focused on implementing new methods and processes to deliver improvement in all manufacturing processes.
Leads team to ensure superior customer experience.
Develop team to meet business needs
Oversee operations to ensure safety
Set performance goals and expectations
Ensures smooth day-to-day operations of the facility

Additional Responsibilities:

Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
Complete additional tasks as assigned by management.

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should have prior leadership experience and a deep understanding of the EPG packaging design business. This position also requires someone who has strong accountability and initiative. In addition, working in a team environment is essential to this position.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or related equivalent required.
Bachelor’s Degree from a four year college or university or related equivalent experience required. Degree in engineering/business/logistics preferred.
10+ years of experience leading high performing teams in manufacturing organizations.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

Leadership development, TMR (Succession Planning), coaching and corrective action.
Team member engagement and employee morale
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Demonstrated success optimizing manufacturing and work processes and methods, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to hold teams accountable to meeting commitments and objectives and adhering to policies and procedures.
Managing complex, voluminous and sometimes contradictory information to find strong solutions.
Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders up to and including C Suite; is able to prioritize the interests of those stakeholders.
Ability to help develop strategic direction for organization, communicate it effectively to key stakeholders, and implement change needed to achieve the vision.
Builds strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Values:

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

Acting in a safe manner
Exhibiting honesty and integrity
Acting in a fair and ethical manner
Team mentality
Delivering quality results
Embraces change / improvement
Exhibiting superior customer service skills
Exhibiting pride and ownership
Working with a sense of urgency
Exhibiting a winning attitude

What We Offer:

Yancey Bros. Co. offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

Competitive Pay Structure