Plant Manager

Illinois Tool Works; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 111,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead operations at a manufacturing facility. This role involves overseeing production functions, ensuring safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing management, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a positive work environment. Join a forward-thinking company committed to operational excellence and employee development, where your leadership will make a significant impact on the success of the plant and its workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 7+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated progressive management experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production functions and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and manage personnel issues.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Quality Management

Business Acumen

Cost Consciousness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Plant Manager provides leadership in both day-to-day activities as well as long-term aspects required to oversee all production functions for the Vulcan Baltimore factory. This includes safety, production, process improvements, quality, and customer support activities. This role will oversee several elements of plant operations, such as production coordination, materials management, manufacturing engineering, safety, warehouse/inventory, distribution, and logistics/supply chain. Direct reports for this position include production supervisors, buyers, and technical and engineering support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These are the most significant job duties performed. The size, scope and complexity of assigned duties and responsibilities are dependent on the level and experience of the incumbent. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each assigned essential duty satisfactorily. Other responsibilities or special projects not specifically listed below may also be assigned.

• Follow and execute ITW Enterprise Strategy, ITW Toolkit, Core Values, and Code of Conduct as a leader of the factory.
• Continue improvements in safety culture and increase ownership of the safety program to the operator level. Focus on improving tracking and correcting of hazards, near misses, and reducing overall hazard opportunities in the facility.
• Develop, implement, and oversee manufacturing plans and strategies including capacity planning regarding equipment, training, staffing, raw materials, packaging, systems, and general operations improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement, cost savings, and ITW Toolbox initiatives to ensure the plant operates at optimal effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage all personnel issues within the department, including such functions as staffing, compensation, behavioral issues, termination, transfer, and promotions. Manage, coach, and develop talent.
• Identifies, communicates, and drives implementation of capital investments and improvement projects.
• Monitor, report, and initiate action on results of efficiencies, quality, safety, delivery, and costs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Hires and trains new employees.
• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff.
• Sets annual targets and conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Manage relationship with union leadership and resolve disputes and grievances in accordance with the contractual bargaining agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required.
• 7+ years of related experience in manufacturing with preference shown to candidates with demonstrated progressive management experience.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Leadership - Creates and effectively communicates a compelling vision for the business and aligns his/her team and senior management behind it. Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Takes ownership; Drives positive change and challenges the status quo. Addresses issues with courage. Leads and behaves from an “enterprise first” perspective.

Managing People - Strong coach/mentor that shares talent for their development. Hires, develops, and retains a diverse pipeline of great leadership talent. Assesses performance objectively and candidly; makes the tough calls when necessary includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to sit at a desk and work on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate the production facility.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.
• In office position

Hours of Work

• Varies as necessary.

Compensation Information:

Compensation: $111, 540 - $185, 900