Plant Manager

Timber Creek, an FCA Packaging Brand; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Timber Creek, an FCA Packaging Brand, in Hoffman Estates, IL, seeks a Plant Manager to lead site operations focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Warehousing. You will direct production personnel, equipment, and materials, modeling professional behavior daily.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and proven leadership experience, with strong emphasis on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience leading and developing teams is required.
• Experience managing production and warehouse operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and inventory control is desired.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive production operations to meet company goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities and lead actions.
• Drive production of customer orders to meet or exceed expectations.
• Schedule resources, equipment, and workflow for on-time delivery.
• Oversee raw material resources, warehouse inventory, and vendor relations.
• Ensure compliant execution of ISPM-15 processes and safety reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

English reading/comprehension

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Inventory control

Microsoft Office Suite

Logistics best practices

Job description

Summary

The Plant Manager will manage site operations with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Warehousing. The Plant Manager will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising the day-to-day operations of production personnel, equipment, and material resources. They are always expected to model professional behavior.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Drive production operations to meet or exceed company goals in terms of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
2. Identify and communicate any continuous improvement opportunities, and assist or lead continuous improvement actions.
3. Drive production of customer orders to meet or exceed customer expectations.
4. Identify and develop internal personnel to support continued growth.
5. Schedule resources, equipment, and work flow that drives the efficient use of shipping resources and achieves target on time delivery.
6. Manage raw material resources, warehouse inventory and vendor relationships as applicable.
7. Assist in costing efforts by compiling production reports, completing time studies and provide recommendations as necessary.
8. Responsible for the compliant execution of all ISPM-15 processes.
9. Oversee prompt follow up on all customer quality concerns and ensure operational corrective action(s) to prevent reoccurrence.
10. Ensure all safety incidences or concerns are promptly reported to the safety department.
11. Oversee maintenance resources, including parts and outside contractors, to ensure safe and reliable operation of equipment.
12. Operate efficiently with a commitment to continuous improvement regarding all areas of responsibility: work force, training, housekeeping, etc.
13. Maintain cooperative working relationship with both internal and external customers.
14. Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to understand Critical Customer Requirements and translate such to leads and builders to ensure quality product and satisfied customers.
15. Ability to read blueprints and collaborate with engineering on product design as needed.

Qualifications

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

Education and/or Experience

A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Prior experience leading and developing teams is required. Experience with a similar role and responsibility preferred. Experience managing both production and warehouse operations is preferred. Knowledge of warehouse management systems, inventory control processes, and logistics best practices is desired.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents in English, and communicate those out effectively. Bilingual skills are preferred, but not required. Professional communication is required.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to utilize basic math skills is required.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to work in a computer system generating reports and metrics. Knowledge of basic Microsoft Suite required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and type. Ability to work in an environment where walking, bending, and lifting may be required.

FCA Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.