Plant Manager

TriMas Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to oversee operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves managing plant activities, ensuring quality standards, and implementing lean manufacturing techniques to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or business, with proven leadership skills and the ability to develop a high-performing team. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact operational success and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and warehouse leadership.
• Strong project management and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant operations and ensure timely manufacturing objectives.
• Implement lean manufacturing techniques and maintain quality standards.
• Provide leadership and training to achieve company goals.

Skills

People Management

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Job description

Plant Manager

Company: Rieke LLC

Primary Location: 82oo Innovation Campus Way West, New Albany, OH 43054 USA

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: General / Executive Management

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled


Main Duties & Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage plant operations and customer service for production, maintenance, quality and shipping and receiving.
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Develop and control profits, plans, and budget.
• Manage the daily operational relationships with key customers.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for on-time delivery, production and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensures that there is daily, weekly and monthly structure around shop floor schedules, demand/supply plan, etc.
• Daily monitoring and tracking of production performance.
• Lead implementation of lean manufacturing techniques to support performance objectives.
• Provides direction, development and leadership to plant leadership team.
• Conduct daily production meetings, plant walkthroughs and safety compliance audits; implement corrective action as required.
• Ensure the operation meets environmental regulations and operating certificates; implement corrective actions as required.
• Regularly conduct Town Halls, staff meetings, round tables and other effective means of communication to ensure team members are well-informed about critical aspects of the business.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or business.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing and warehouse leadership position.
• Experience with developing and implementing successful solutions for complex manufacturing and supply chain problems.
• Proven people management skills and ability to develop a team.
• Project management.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.