Plant Manager

Contech Engineered Solutions; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Contech Engineered Solutions in the United States is seeking a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our facility. You will direct a team of 15–20 employees, drive production efficiency, uphold safety and quality standards, and optimize costs to meet profit goals.

Responsibilities include leading operations from materials receipt to shipping, implementing continuous improvement, managing inventory, and coordinating with internal and external customers on orders and routes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP Operating Systems.
• Broad knowledge of safety, quality, production operations, accounting, inventory management, cost control/profit and loss management, and shipping.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of 15-20 employees.
• Oversee the entire manufacturing process, from receipt of materials to shipping.
• Develop and maintain high plant standards of safety and work conditions, administer safety programs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Effectively communicate organizational policies and procedures and provide daily direction to staff functions such as production scheduling and inventory management.
• Possess deep understanding of all manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Analyze monthly metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Stay current with Interstate Commerce Commission and Department of Transportation regulations, and customer/government specifications.
• Coordinate directly with internal and external customers on orders, routes, specifications, pricing, and shipping.
• Ensure all quality procedures are adhered to and documented in compliance with company policies.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to support the local market.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Communication

Technical knowledge

Performance analysis

Regulatory compliance

Customer engagement

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

At Contech Engineered Solutions, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront. As a Plant Manager, you will be the driving force behind directing and supervising manufacturing operations at our plant, ensuring the highest level of product quality while optimizing production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

What We Offer:

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth: Join an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is an opportunity to propel your career forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with customizable options that meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

As a Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to a team of 15-20 employees. This includes selection, development, and evaluation of personnel to ensure a technically competent and highly motivated workforce.
• Operations Management: Oversee the entire manufacturing process, from receipt of materials to shipping. You will utilize our facilities, equipment, and personnel to achieve the highest level of product production while ensuring safety and quality standards are met at the lowest possible cost.
• Safety: Develop and maintain high plant standards of safety and work conditions, administer safety programs, and ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including stormwater tests and Pollution Protection Plans.
• Communication: Effectively communicate organizational policies and procedures and provide daily direction to various staff functions, including production scheduling, administration, inventory management, order process, and transportation.
• Technical Knowledge: Possess a deep understanding of all manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze monthly metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay current with Interstate Commerce Commission and Department of Transportation regulations, as well as customer and government agency specifications.
• Customer Engagement: Coordinate directly with internal and external customers on orders, routes, specifications, pricing, and shipping to ensure the production of high-quality products in line with profit goals and strategies.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all quality procedures are adhered to and documented in compliance with company policies.
• Inventory Management: Maintain proper inventory levels to support the local market and make necessary adjustments as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP Operating Systems.
• Broad knowledge of business functions, including safety, quality, production operations, accounting, inventory management, cost control/profit and loss management, and shipping.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Broad technical knowledge of product and production methods.

If you are a seasoned leader with a track record of success in manufacturing operations, possess a deep understanding of safety and quality standards, and are looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for the Plant Manager position. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining and improving our production processes.