Plant Manager

Axis Communications; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Pineville facility, overseeing production, logistics, quality and maintenance to achieve KPI targets while upholding safety and ISO standards. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver strategic operational initiatives and drive continuous improvement across the site.

The role requires a proven track record in senior manufacturing leadership, budgeting and Lean initiatives, with a focus on people development and sustainable performance.

Qualifications

• University degree in a technical or business discipline or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of management experience.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma projects.
• Budgeting and expense management experience.
• Knowledge of injection molding equipment and plastic manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and change-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote and lead safety culture focused on zero injuries in the facility.
• Oversee production planning, quality, logistics and maintenance to meet KPIs.
• Manage annual budget and capital expenditures; explain variances.
• Develop talent, succession planning and training strategies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, safety, regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction projects.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Lean manufacturing

Strategic planning

Production planning

Change management

Education

University degree (technical or business)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management of IPEX operations in their assigned facility. Plant operation accountabilities include production, logistics, quality and maintenance while ensuring compliance with all labour, safety, environmental, ISO and corporate policies and regulations. Partnering with key business stakeholders the role is accountable to collaborate on the delivery of all operational and strategic initiatives. The position is fully accountable for annual budget performance and has full responsibility for the production output of the facility including the quality of finished goods, KPI target achievement, continuous improvement and site safety. Additionally, the position is accountable for people strategy and talent development at all levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Promote, maintain and lead a safety culture focused on zero workplace injuries throughout the facility.
• Accountable to ensure reporting of all near misses, hazardous conditions and first aid incidents to HSE business partners and collaborate on ongoing preventative projects.
• Lead and empower team members by setting clear expectations in performance management, training and coaching.
• Partner with business partners on key people strategies including attraction and retention plans, succession planning, development plans and training requirements.
• Interpret strategies to create and implement plans to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and to a high quality.
• Lead the attainment of key information to create long term resolutions and corrective actions to establish and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop plans and strategies utilizing production forecasts and resources to achieve agreed labor and machine productivity levels.
• Meet conversion cost, material variance and scrap reduction goals.
• Lead the implementation of best-in-class practices and projects aimed at cost reduction and efficient process control.
• Accountable to maintain adherence to internal and external standards for the manufacturing product lifecycle.
• Partner with business to establish processes and organizational structures to meet compliance requirements for all appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Lead and liaise with key business partners on the strategy, implementation and team focused on programs and processes overseeing general machine and facility maintenance.
• Partner with innovation team to facilitate the industrialization of innovation projects through analysis and testing of new product development ideas in the plant.
• Responsible for the efficient movement of completed product and materials ensuring regulatory compliance where required.
• Lead the processes for the creation and delivery of key administrative functions; including month‑end reporting, annual budgeting, capital expenditure evaluations and documentation of internal management systems.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITES

• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local legislative requirements
• Ensure the occupational Health and Safety policy is signed and dated, outlining commitment and responsibilities of all members of the workplace
• Review all policies, procedures and work instructions related to health, safety and environment annually, to ensure effectiveness of the health and safety program
• Appoint competent Supervisors/Managers who are familiar with legislated safety requirements
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstance for the protection of a worker
• Ensure site‑specific procedures and work instructions are developed and implemented
• Establish training needs and supply training for all members of the workplace to ensure knowledge and understanding for the safe operation of daily activities
• Apply Refusal to Work Procedure when applicable and ensure compliance with this standard
• Attend Management Training as defined in HSE 27.0 and the plant training matrix
• Partake in scheduled audits to ensure compliance with HSEMS & ISO (Reference HSE 44.0; Quality Systems Manual Volumes 1 & 2) and ensure all compliance recommendations are properly addressed and closed.
• Participate in Environmental Impact Analysis process and monitor implementation of controls for significant risks (Reference HSE 58.0)
• Participate in training on how to effectively investigate an accident/incident as outlined in HSE 11.0.
• Review investigations for completeness and effectiveness of recommendations
• Approve Personal Protective Equipment programs, provide Personal Protective Equipment and ensure location compliance
• Approve results of engineering reviews of planned changes to buildings, equipment, processes or procedures.
• Participate in reviews of major projects
• Evaluate effectiveness of location group Health and Safety meetings
• Approve purchase orders for safety and environmental supplies
• Review and approve the site Environmental Policy on an annual basis
• Review and approve the site Fire Safety Plan on an annual basis
• Approve site Emergency Response Plan
• Approve standards for pre‑placement requirements for new hires
• Approve location risk Management and Pollution Prevention Plan, Quality Plan and Contractor Safety Plan
• Review and approve all HSEMS internal/CHSE audit action plans
• Responsible for implementation and compliance of HSE 4.0 Planned Inspections and HSEMS Preventative Action Process
• Responsible for implementation and compliance of HSE 21.0 First Aid
• Responsible for implementation and compliance of HSE 29.0 Required Postings
• Manage the capital budget expenditures for the facility. Ensure that budgets are met, and variances are explained
• Conduct and maintain systematic surveys in compliance with HSE 13.0 Machine Guarding and EMP Section 1.6.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of action plans Provide resources for risk identification and evaluation process.
• Approve local procedures for follow‑up of corrective actions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education & Certificates Completion of University in a technical or business‑related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Technical Skills & Experience At least 10 years management experience.
• Holding a cross section of functional roles preferred.
• Experience balancing multiple priorities and leading change.
• Experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources.
• Proven track record of improving performance in a leadership role.
• Experience and/or familiarity with Lean projects.
• Experience and strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
• Technical understanding of production planning techniques, current quality standards, lean manufacturing and safety requirements/laws (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.).
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and ability to understand the process of machinery.
• Knowledge of injection molding equipment and fabrication combined with experience in a plastic manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading lean/six sigma projects.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail] #LI-Hybrid

At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers’ most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors. Read more about us www.aliaxis.com. Aliaxis’ Purpose Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.