Plant Manager

Arrowhead Talent Solutions; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Talent Solutions seeks a Plant Manager to oversee operations at a new facility, build the initial plant layout, and set up functions required to hit targeted production levels. You will lead across Production, Quality, Procurement, Logistics and Maintenance to ensure schedules, budgets and quality are met.

The role requires 10+ years in systems manufacturing leadership, startup experience, strong budgeting skills, and a proven safety culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in systems manufacturing leadership overseeing multiple functions.
• Start up, scale expansion and planning to launch production.
• Experience in budgeting and capital planning.
• Familiarity with manufacturing assembly requirements and ability to leverage capability across both standard and custom products.
• Excellent people management skills at all levels with ability to build teams and maintain a motivated workforce.
• Solid track record of maintaining EHS requirements and building a safety culture.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain ISO and LEAN systems.
• Degree in Engineering, Business or related field; P. Eng. is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish manufacturing and production at newly acquired facility with cross-functional leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Provide leadership to direct reports including Production, Quality, Procurement, Logistics and Maintenance.
• Manage operating budget, Capex planning and maintenance schedules for growth.
• Coordinate with Sales and Project Management to align production capabilities with requirements.
• Manage headcount to meet production needs across functions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through EHS and HR.
• Establish and maintain KPIs to monitor performance.

Skills

Manufacturing Leadership

Budgeting

LEAN/ISO

People Management

Education

Engineering/Business degree

Job description

Reporting to the COO, the Plant Manager will oversee all operations at the facility. This role will be instrumental in building out the initial plant layout and functions necessary to deliver targeted production levels. These activities include manufacturing layout, subcomponent assembly, equipment sourcing and purchase, hiring and training of staff and production launch.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work with Leadership, Engineering, HR, Finance and other functions to establish manufacturing and production at newly acquired facility
• Oversee day to day operations ensuring production schedules and quality standards are met
• Provide leadership to direct reports including Production, Quality, Procurement, Logistics and Maintenance
• Manage operating budget, Capex planning and maintenance schedules to facilitate projected growth requirements
• Work with Sales and Project Management to ensure production schedules, capabilities and products meet requirements
• Manage headcount to meet production needs
• Work with EHS and HR to ensure workplace is compliant with all regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain effective KPIs

Requirements:

• 10+ years experience in systems manufacturing leadership overseeing multiple functions.
• Familiar with start up, scale expansion and planning and necessary to launch production
• Experience in budgeting and capital planning
• Familiarity with manufacturing assembly requirements and ability to leverage capability across both standard and custom products
• Excellent people management skills at all levels. Ability to build work and project teams and maintain a highly motivated and engaged workforce
• Solid track record of maintaining EHS requirements and building a safety culture at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis related to continuous quality improvement including the implementation and maintenance of ISO and LEAN systems
• Degree in Engineering, Business or related field. P. Eng. is a strong asset