Plant Manager

AstenJohnson; Hampton (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AstenJohnson in Alabama seeks a Plant Manager to plan, direct and control manufacturing operations for about 180 union associates, ensuring Safety, Quality and Productivity. You will lead Lean initiatives, partner with Senior Leadership on strategic directions, and drive profitable growth through staffing, training and equipment issue resolution.

This role requires strong communication, the ability to manage capital projects, and experience in a technical manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in MS Office and JD Edwards.
• Strong communication and arithmetic skills.
• 10 years needle punch nonwovens experience preferred; plastics extrusion knowledge strongly preferred.
• Capital expenditure and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrate with Senior Leadership to align with business strategy.
• Drive profitable growth and LEAN transformation.
• Lead safety, quality, and productivity metrics.
• Staffing: hiring, training, retention.
• Troubleshoot production issues and lead departmental meetings.

Skills

Leadership

LEAN

Safety culture

Production planning

Staffing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

JOB TITLE: Plant Manager

AstenJohnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace built on respect and purpose.

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: Site Leader

SUMMARY:

Plans, directs, and controls all activities of the manufacturing operation, with approximately 180 union associates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Integrate with Senior Leadership team, participating in overall Business Strategy development
• Drives profitable growth
• Dynamic leader who can act as a change agent on our LEAN journey
• Develops metrics consistent with business performance objectives
• Accountable and responsible for Safety, Quality and Productivity
• Staffing: Hiring/Training/Retention responsibilities
• Troubleshooting equipment and production issues
• Leading departmental meetings and presentations

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and JD Edwards
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and basic arithmetic
• Ability to read and interpret complex documentation
• Previous leadership experience in a technical or manufacturing environment is required
• Extensive Leadership background is highly valued
• 10 years Needle punch nonwovens experience preferredPlastics extrusion experience and knowledge strongly preferred
• Capital expenditure and project management experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. The performance of this position may require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

Standard work hours will be 7am – 4pm. Nights and/or weekend coverage is probable.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.