Plant Manager

Plastic Ingenuity; Maumelle (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Company Summary:

Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we have sustained success since 1972. We are friendly and genuine, fostering authentic connections with colleagues and clients alike. Resourcefulness defines our approach, allowing us to turn challenges into opportunities. Collaboration is ingrained in our process, uniting diverse perspectives to identify creative solutions. Total customer focus drives us; we listen intently, respond promptly, and consistently exceed expectations. Lastly, we are dependable doers, letting our actions speak louder than words. These values are the cornerstone of Plastic Ingenuity.

Role Summary:

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe operations of a manufacturing facility. This includes order expediting to satisfy customer needs, working with supervisors to attain acceptable parts, supervising maintenance of facilities and staffing of all production areas.

Personality and Interest Profile - You may enjoy this role it you:

• Have high attention to detail, with a strong affinity for accuracy.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills to communicate across organizations effectively.
• Enjoy working with your hands and troubleshooting mechanical issues.

Accountable for:

• To understand the needs of our customers and how a quality part is defined by our customer.
• Communicates the Plastic Ingenuity Mission Statement to all team members while helping them to understand the goals of our mission.
• Manage a multi-shift production operation in which safety is first and foremost.
• Ensures our process provides quality parts while empowering others to assist in that function.
• Works in cooperation with all facilities, other plant managers, and all internal departments in order to provide quality parts to our customer on a timely basis.
• Assists in selection and training of team members so that team members are in appropriate positions and developing for future needs.
• Reviews and monitors plant productivity while participating in team productivity/efficiency projects.
• Recommends changes for safer, more efficient and higher quality production.
• Maintains a company wide focus and executes big picture decision making.
• Understands materials and extrusion processes.
• Reviews and recommends adaptation or purchase of production machinery.
• Monitors maintenance and rebuilding of production equipment.
• Follows good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.
• Serves as a member of the management team.
• Completes special projects and other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in mechanical engineering/industrial technology or a comparable program in management of manufacturing or equivalent demonstrated work experience.
• Have 3 years of experience working in a similar type of environment.
• Can troubleshoot technical issues as well as develop and implement strategies to address problems.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills are essential.
• Commitment to improve processes and the ability to learn and teach new technologies and equipment.
• This person must also have or obtain a proficient understanding of project finance and accounting in a manufacturing setting.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of seated work
• Prolonged periods of standing work
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to frequently lift 15-25 lbs.
• Occasional repetitious tasks with upper extremities
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry
• Attention to detail
• Ability to correctly wear and use personal protective equipment

"Plastic Ingenuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we know that each of our employees helps to make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Come join us."