Plant Manager

CoorsTek, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek, Inc. in Worcester, MA, seeks a Plant Manager to lead the site’s manufacturing operations, drive efficient production, ensure quality, and control costs. You will coordinate with multiple functions to meet strategic objectives and reports to the Sr Director of Manufacturing.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and collaboration across regions to maximize capacity and profitability. A strong leadership background and manufacturing excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, plus 5 -10 years of related work experience.
• 5 - 10 years of progressive manufacturing/leadership experience.
• Experience with the application of Lean, TOC, Six Sigma or other TQM process improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of ceramic manufacturing processes, including kiln operations, materials processing, and quality systems highly preferred.
• Previous experience within the Semiconductor industry is a nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing process within the site.
• Drive the efficiency and cost-effective production of CoorsTek products.
• Coordinate manufacturing functions and processes.
• Implement policies improving production schedule, quality, and cost.
• Institute quality programs to meet or exceed standards.
• Collaborate with other functions, plants, and regions globally to maximize capacity and growth.
• Drive reductions in cost of goods sold and capital efficiency.
• Maintain plant productivity and efficiency.
• Align with corporate strategy to deliver customer value and new solutions.
• Support annual strategic planning and monthly operational forecasting.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

TOC

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Job description

It’s exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.

We’re committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title

Plant Manager

As the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for management and oversight of the Worcester manufacturing site. You will direct and coordinate activities of site including production, quality control, safety, workforce planning and supervision, shipping/receiving, materials and maintenance, to obtain optimum financial and quality goals. You will report to the Sr DIrector of Manufacturing.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing process within the site.
• Drive the efficiency and cost-effective production of CoorsTek products.
• Responsible for the coordination of various manufacturing functions and processes.
• Execute and develop policies, programs, and objectives affecting the site production schedule, product quality, and cost of manufactured products.
• Institute quality programs to meet or exceed quality standards.
• Collaborate with other functions, plants and regions on a global scale to maximize the capacity, growth and expansion of the business.
• Drive reductions in cost of goods sold and capital efficiency.
• Maintains a deep understanding of productivity and plant efficiency.
• Operate in alignment with CoorsTek Corporate strategy by providing superior Customer Value, new solutions and effectively and efficiently meeting their needs.
• Maintain a shared accountability for profit margin.
• Support annual strategic planning and monthly operational forecasting processes.
• Review and analyzes reports, records, and directives, and confers with managers/supervisors to obtain data required for planning activities, such as new commitments, status of work in progress, and problems encountered.
• Responsible for collaborating with Human Resources on the execution of the overall Global Talent strategy within the plant.
• Accountable along with EH&S for establishing strong processes and programs supporting a culture of safety and the safe operations of the plant.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts. Supports and helps to implement new ideas.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, plus 5 -10 years of related work experience
• 5 - 10 years of progressive manufacturing/leadership experience.
• Experience with the application of Lean, TOC, Six Sigma or other TQM process improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of ceramic manufacturing processes, including kiln operations, materials processing, and quality systems highly preferred.
• Previous experience within the Semiconductor industry is a nice to have.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and experience with quality and continuous improvement techniques, strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication, interpersonal effectiveness, and leadership.
• Proven success managing plant operating budgets and capital expenditures.
• Strong ability to analyze financial and operational performance to ensure achievement of business objectives.
• Proven ability to build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, management and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to engage team to achieve goals.
• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Target Hiring Range

: USD 0.00 - USD 0.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you’ll enjoy your career with us!