Plant Manager

Manitou Bf; Madison, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness activities

Job summary

Manitou Group is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations in Madison, South Dakota. The role drives safety, quality, and productivity while coordinating strong cross-functional teams to meet customer schedules.

Requires 10+ years in heavy-industrial manufacturing, Lean manufacturing expertise, and experience with budgets and ERP systems. On-site position with travel opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing manufacturing in a heavy-industrial environment.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing background including 5S and value stream mapping.
• Operational knowledge of production methods (5S, Kanban, ERP) and budgeting.
• Proven leadership with multi-function teams and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and systems for safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, and cost control.
• Manage ISO 9001 compliance and S&OP planning processes.
• Coordinate manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity.
• Monitor production and procurement to eliminate delays and meet plans.
• Lead production shop floor managers and set SMART team goals.
• Recruit qualified staff and promote effective corporate communications.
• Oversee Health, Safety and Environmental plans and compliance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kanban

ERP

Budgeting

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing-related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The Plant Manager will oversee and be responsible for all daily manufacturing operations at the facility, including but not limited to, managing, directing and coordinating plant operations, and ensuring all policies, regulations, and procedures are followed, and promoting a safe work environment. This individual will ensure achievement of company objectives by delegating authority to key managers in production, quality, manufacturing engineering and logistics and procurement.

The main missions are:

• Ensuring employee and workplace safety;
• Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations;
• Improving plant efficiencies (labor, material, asset utilization…)
• Increasing production, asset capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards;
• Responsibility for production output, product quality and on-time delivery.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Production

• Develop and implement policies and systems of continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, engineering and cost control. Determine and implement appropriate operational corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage ISO 9001 compliance.
• Participate in monthly planning sessions (Sales Inventory & Operation Planning – S&OP).
• Coordinate the implementation of manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity. Monitor production and procurement activities to eliminate delays and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules. Provide the methods and means to implement the monthly plan.
• Participate in organizational development to ensure appropriate and adequate utilization of labor, machinery and equipment and take appropriate actions to implement necessary changes.
• Manage the performance review (Quality, Costs, Delivery).
• Participate in strategic monthly meetings Customer Satisfaction Committee (CSC), New Product Development (NPD).

Methods and Means

• Based on Group and North America Region guidelines, propose an operating budget, capital and workforce. Monitor and ensure adherence.
• Ensure preventive maintenance operations to minimize equipment down time,
• Responsible for short-term (tools, facilities …) and medium term methods (change in rates of new products …)
• Responsible for equipment ergonomics for employees to ensure a safe workplace and prevent injuries
• Involved in decisions on major projects (New Product Development) and validation of the various project milestones.
• Responsible for authorization / release of production to customers.

Management and Communication

• Lead Managers of Production Shop Floor as well as other employees.
• Set SMART goals for the entire team.
• Ensure the recruitment of qualified employees.
• Ensure and promote effective corporate communications
• Develop employee training programs and oversee training implementation.
• Establish and maintain a constructive dialogue with management and staff.
• Ensure annual performance review
• Recommend and validate with HR wage adjustments.

Safety and Environment

• Ensure employee safety within the workplace and in the production and assembly activities.
• Actively participate and promote the Behavior Based Safety Program
• Act as the primary contact on matters relating to workplace environmental conditions.
• Oversee the development of the Health, Safety and Environmental plan and ensure its implementation.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible experience managing manufacturing in a heavy-industrial environment.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing to include: Process flow, 5s, inventory reduction, Value stream mapping, etc.
• Operational knowledge of Production methods (5S, Kanban, ERP) and problem solving methods
• Previous experience with budgets and strategic planning.
• 10 years team management experience.

EXPERTISE

• Possess strong organizational, planning, and time management skills,
• Effectively prioritize multiple tasks to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Process and continuous improvement orientation (Problem Solving Process)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills to lead and influence a team.
• Ability to manage a complex network in a matrixed organization

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• University or technical school degree in a Manufacturing-related degree.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

• Internal: Operations leadership, Plant Manager counterpart (Yankton), staff, R&D, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Finance,

What does MANITOU Group offer?

• Base Salary Range between $150,000 – $225,000 per year, plus a potential annual bonus based on performance metrics
  • Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
• This position is located onsite in Madison, South Dakota
• Travel Requirements – There would be travel opportunities up to 10% of the year including visiting our plant in Yankton, SD, our North American corporate office in West Bend, WI, or our global corporate office in France
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability status