Plant Manager

Inveniam Search; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure optimal production quality. This role requires a strong leader who can maximize capital and human resources while maintaining safety and quality standards. You will be responsible for implementing strategies aligned with the company's vision, promoting employee engagement, and driving continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. If you are passionate about operational excellence and looking to make a significant impact in a manufacturing environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing plant operations and maximizing resource utilization.
• Strong background in safety and quality standards compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maximize production quality objectives.
• Implement strategies to enhance productivity and minimize costs.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Data Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Management

Tools

Lean Tools

Six Sigma Tools

Job description

• The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the plant
• This position is responsible for maximizing capital and human resource utilization in attaining production quality objectives within established cost parameters
• They are responsible for maintaining all standards in accordance with safety, quality, inventory, and productivity levels as well as providing leadership to attain the site's operational and safety goals through the implementation of the Company's vision and strategy
• This position supports a manufacturing environment -requires flexible working hours
• Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised
• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality standards
• Facilitate production output, product quality, and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Promote employee involvement and engagement in site programs and processes
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Implement capital projects and training programs to attain volume and productivity goals
• Develop and ensure execution of site budgets
• Manage, coach, and develop members of the management team
• Guide teams in effectively utilizing the tools of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing to complete continuous improvement projects
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements