Plant Manager

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced operations leader to plan and direct manufacturing activities across quality, materials, production and maintenance.

The role emphasizes efficiency, budget conformance, and coordination of workflows to meet schedules and cost targets. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field and 7+ years in manufacturing or engineering management, with a proven track record in leadership and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of production practices and productivity standards.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication with diverse groups.
• Technical experience with manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop leadership in others.
• Ability to coordinate and organize multiple projects.
• Analytical skills for report-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement organization policies and goals.
• Coordinate activities of departments to effect operational efficiency and economy.
• Analyze budget requests and allocate operating budget.
• Monitor manufacturing operations to ensure workflow coordination and budget conformance.
• Confer with admin staff and review reports for changes in programs.
• Direct programs in training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, plant protection and security.
• Plan manpower and equipment requirements.
• Administer policies relative to company work rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Manufacturing processes

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field

Job description

• Plans, develops and implements organization policies and goals.
• Coordinates activities of departments such as quality assurance, materials, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, to effect operational efficiency and economy.
• Analyzes division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made and allocates operating budget.
• Maintains close surveillance over manufacturing operations through perusal of reports, staff meetings, observations and personnel contact to assure coordination and integration of workflow, timely production, budgetary conformance, schedules, and utilization of personnel, skills, machines equipment and corrective procedures.
• Confers with administrative personnel and reviews active operating and sales reports to determine required changes in programs or operations.
• Directs and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing procedures, such as training, safety, housekeeping, work implication, cost reduction, plant protection and security as it related to manufacturing areas.
• Plans and determines manpower and equipment requirements.
• Administers policies relative to company work rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of practices and procedures regarding production activities including efficiency levels and productivity standards.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work with diverse groups of people.
• Technical experience and familiarity with all facets of manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills and the ability to develop leadership qualities in others.
• Ability to coordinate and organize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Well-developed analytical skills and knowledge of analysis techniques that assist in report preparation for decision-making purposes.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum seven years’ experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or related field required.
• Manufacturing and management experience preferred.

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