Plant Manager

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Boaz (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company located in Boaz, AL is seeking a full-time Plant Manager to oversee operations. The ideal candidate will possess a 4-year degree in Business or Engineering and have significant experience in Operations Management, including leadership roles. This position involves driving performance improvement, collaborating with various departments to manage budgets, and implementing Lean initiatives to enhance efficiency. Strong communication skills and analytical abilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of Operations Management experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Previous work experience in business and operational processes is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Plant profitably and achieve goals measured weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Lead strategy deployment for Plant initiatives and growth.
• Drive Lean initiatives throughout the Plant.
• Instill and maintain a positive team atmosphere through effective leadership.

Skills

Analytical and technical skills

Functional understanding of cost accounting

Excellent communication skills

Experience in implementing lean technologies

Problem-solving skills; Six-Sigma certification preferred

Education

4-year university degree in Business or Engineering

Master’s degree in Business or Engineering preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a full time Plant Manager to lead Operations at the Boaz, AL facility. The site employs approximately 100 production and office personnel.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction

Provides leadership for Plant operation employees. Coordinates all manufacturing functions within the plant environment.

Responsible for all aspects of managing Plant Operations, including developing associates, driving consistency and accountability, ensuring team consensus is used to thoroughly evaluate decisions, and ensuring rapid implementation of those decisions. Additional responsibilities include budget planning, employment decisions related to associates, and performance assessments of all direct reports, team leaders, and associates.

Responsibilities

• Profitably grow the Plant and achieve goals measured weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually. Works with internal and external customers to promote and leverage Company technologies, systems, products, services and processes, while consistently establishing and maintaining premier customer service at all times.
• Leads strategy deployment for the Plant initiatives and growth. Leads Manufacturing functions to ensure operational efficiency and cost effectiveness. The Plant Manager collaborates with various departments, including Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Safety, Lean, Quality Engineering, Maintenance, Information Technology, and Production Control and Planning, and works with these functions to develop a plant budget aimed at reducing cost and growing the business profitably.
• Accountable for driving Lean initiatives throughout the Plant to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented. They guarantee that proper inventory management, production control scheduling, shipping/receiving logistics and quality procedures are in place.
• Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere by holding regular team meetings, assigning tasks and coordinating support services needed outside the team. Utilizes PDCA alongside Tracking Centers and Team Improvement boards to monitor and ensure results. Provides leadership through coaching, counseling, mentoring, training and individual development. Through strategy deployment and effective performance management, drives a culture of accountability and results.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 4-year university degree (or international equivalent) required; ideal candidate studied Business or Engineering.
• Ideal candidate is working towards or has completed a Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in Business, Engineering, or related areas of study preferred.
• Ideal candidate has 8 or more years of Operations Management experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Previous work experience ideally includes experience in business and operational processes.

Skills & Competencies

• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper opportunities.
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and ability to apply it in practice.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Practical experience in implementing lean technologies and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; Six-Sigma certification is preferred.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace. All applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.