Plant Manager

apog; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Interco, LLC is seeking a production operations leader to oversee Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Scheduling and Quality teams in a 24/5 environment, implementing and maintaining production systems for safe, consistent, efficient operations.

You will coordinate cross‑functional activities with Sales, Materials, Shipping and Receiving, R&D, and other departments to optimize production flow, drive lean initiatives, and develop a high‑performing team committed to meeting customer

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct meetings with direct reports individually and in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Proactively communicate business and department results (performance to established metrics, financial results, and general business information).
• Ensure effective schedule execution across a three-shift operation.
• Plan ahead to ensure full utilization of resources.
• Develop and maintain a work schedule that provides appropriate exposure to all shifts of direct reports.
• Ensure team communication between departments.

Job description

UW Interco, LLC

Apogee Enterprises , Inc . (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: www.apog.com .

The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.

Position Summary

Individuals in this position lead the Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Scheduling, and Quality teams to meet and exceed customer expectations. Manage and coordinate the various functions to meet operational goals in a 24/5 environment. Implement and maintain production systems to ensure safe, consistent, and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

Team Communication

• Coordinate and conduct meetings with direct reports individually and in regularly scheduled team meetings. Include support staff as needed to maximize efficient operations and foster "One Team" approach.
• Proactively communicate business and department results (performance to established metrics, financial results, and general business information.)
• Ensure effective schedule execution across a three-shift operation.
• Plan ahead to ensure full utilization of resources.
• Develop and maintain a work schedule that provides appropriate exposure to all shifts of direct reports.
• Ensure team communication between departments.

Support Group Interaction

• Partner with Sales, Materials, Shipping and Receiving, R&D, and other department on process improvements.
• Act as a liaison with Shipping and Receiving, Materials, Scheduling, Production and Maintenance areas to ensure proper production flow.
• Develop and maintain systems for clear, proactive communication of priorities, production status, and project feedback.
• Lead and/or participate in daily operations and weekly special focus meetings.

Operational Performance:

• Meet or exceed company standards for productivity, cost, OEE, quality, machine uptime, OTCC and other performance measures.
• Ensure optimal production scheduling to balance the needs of the customers with operational efficiency.
• Measure and communicate performance to teams.

Policies and Procedures:

• Ensure consistent communication and application of Operational and other Company policies procedures.
• Document and monitor procedures and processes to eliminate variation and promote sharing of knowledge.
• Learn, understand, and follow documented policies, procedures, and work procedures and drive others to do so.
• Cross train in related functions and assist others in obtaining cross-functional capabilities.

People Development

• Provide frequent, specific performance feedback and coaching to all Operations employees, including proactively addressing performance issues.
• Assure that Operations employees are appropriately trained, coached, and developed in support of individual development growth plans. Identify potential successors within the organization and develop them towards this goal.
• Conduct timely and thorough employee reviews giving accurate and constructive feedback to reports, and review and sign off on all performance reviews performed by direct reports.

Team Development:

• Build and maintain a high performance team environment within the production and equipment support areas and coach others in effective team interaction and to function as a team together with the teams they support.

Environmental Compliance:

• Supports company in meeting all environmental related needs/matters, including compliance, measurements, and standards.

6 Sigma/Continuous Improvement Culture:

• Support, understand, and coach others in understanding and use of lean tools, including visual tools, Six Sigma, etc.
• Identify opportunities for Six Sigma/Lean within the Company.
• Drive, initiate, and support continuous improvement and elimination of waste and variation in processes using established improvement processes.

Business Planning:

• Contribute information and ideas in support of strategic and tactical planning, setting company policy and standards, and managing financial performance.

Customer Contact/Sales:

• Promote operational capabilities to the marketplace through outstanding customer service and knowledge of world class manufacturing capabilities, customer visits and tours and participation in sales initiatives.

Technology and Systems:

• Support implementation and maintenan