Plant Manager

Zeus; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus, a leader in polymer manufacturing, is seeking a Plant Manager for their Orangeburg facility. The role involves leading production, maintenance, and ensuring quality standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, experience in manufacturing, and a relevant Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in a high-speed production environment.
• Demonstrated capability in operational management.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing, maintenance, and toolroom activities.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Develop strategic plans to optimize production processes.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

LEAN

Six Sigma

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering/STEM (preferred)

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading a team of highly skilled professionals within a Zeus facility in the Orangeburg, SC area. In this capacity, they will lead all aspects of manufacturing including production, maintenance, and toolroom activities. They will organize, direct, and control production operations and ensure adherence to the highest standards of safety, quality, and delivery. The Plant Manager will lead a team of managers and supervisors across various departments and will collaborate with cross functional support teams. They will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading a team of highly skilled professionals within a Zeus facility in the Orangeburg, SC area. In this capacity, they will lead all aspects of manufacturing including production, maintenance, and toolroom activities. They will organize, direct, and control production operations and ensure adherence to the highest standards of safety, quality, and delivery. The Plant Manager will lead a team of managers and supervisors across various departments and will collaborate with cross functional support teams. They will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with production planning to ensure schedule attainment across various production departments. Allocate resources effectively, including labor, equipment, and materials, to optimize production and complete customer orders on-time.
• Review material inventories and ensure accurate distribution and consumption. Collaborate with the purchasing and planning teams to manage fluctuations.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize production processes, implement LEAN principles, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiencies and minimize waste.
• Direct maintenance and repair activities to ensure equipment, buildings, and grounds are maintained to a high standard of excellence.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze performance data, and implement corrective actions to address gaps in performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and environmental regulations, maintaining a safe and sustainable work environment.
• Collaborate with finance teams to develop and manage budget requirements effectively, optimizing resource allocation and cost control measures while maintaining operational excellence.
• Hire, train, and manage employees. Work collaboratively with human resources to establish performance goals and ensure the team achieves its annual objectives.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Prepare and present reports on production, quality, and other key metrics to senior management
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum experience: Four (4) years leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead within a complex, manufacturing facility including manufacturing operations, planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated capability to operate withing a high-speed production environment.
• Demonstrated experience in LEAN, Six Sigma, and other problems solving methods.
• Minimum experience: Four (4) years management
  
  

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering/STEM

About Us

Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.

Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.

Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.

At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in “Turning polymers into possibilities.” Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.

Our Employees And Our Customers Are At The Center Of Everything We Do. Those Relationships Have Been Built On a Foundation That Is Supported By Our Mission And Vision

Our Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives

Our Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better

Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we’re constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?

Content

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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