Plant Manager

Sherwin-Williams; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Disability coverage

Retirement and saving benefits

Generous paid time away (personal, par

Parental leave, medical leave,vacation

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily plant operations, optimize capital and human resources, and ensure production quality within cost targets. You will lead a multi-shift operation, drive continuous improvement, and maintain safety and regulatory compliance across the site in Wheeling, IL.

The role requires extensive leadership in manufacturing, a Six Sigma/Lean background, and a track record of improving productivity and quality while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four years of operations experience.
• At least seven years in leadership at a manufacturing or distribution facility or operations environment.
• One year of experience applying continuous improvement tools (Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run day-to-day operations.
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing costs and maintaining quality.
• Facilitate production output, quality, and on-time shipping.
• Allocate resources and utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Implement strategies aligning with company initiatives and provide clear direction.
• Promote employee involvement in site programs and processes.
• Collect and analyze data to identify waste or overtime.
• Commit to plant safety procedures.
• Lead capital projects and training to meet volume goals.
• Develop and execute site budgets.
• Coach and develop management team.
• Drive continuous improvement using Six Sigma and Lean methods.
• Maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Operational leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Operations experience 4+ years

Tools

Timekeeping systems

Production control systems

Safety management systems

OSHA VPP

Job description

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.

Additional Information

• Day Shift but supports 24/7 Operations
• 5% Travel
• This position is also eligible for bonus and long-term incentive compensation awards based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
• This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in operations
• Must have at least seven (7) years of experience working in a leadership role at a manufacturing and/or distribution facility or in an operations environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Have Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, or Supply Chain
• Have prior work experience using timekeeping and/or production control systems
• Have prior work experience using a safety management system
• Have prior work experience leading or participating in an OSHA VPP Audit or maintaining VPP status
• Have prior work experience in the paint or chemical processing industry
• Have previous work experience in a multi-shift operation

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About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

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