Plant Manager

Charter Automotive; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 143,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with matching & profit sharing

Life Insurance & PTO

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing seeks an experienced operations leader to drive plant performance in safety, quality, and cost. You will oversee production, materials, capital planning, and maintenance while promoting a culture of trust and Continuous Improvement.

You will build and train a high-performing team, implement strategic initiatives, and manage budgets to support the Business Plan. A strong background in manufacturing leadership and Lean methods is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of Operations experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong planning, leadership, delegation, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with cost reduction via process improvements and project management.
• Familiarity with accident prevention and environmental/safety policies.
• Experience with production control systems and resourcing planning.
• Proven ability to lead Continuous Improvement initiatives and foster teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives and operating plans to elevate performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Coordinate communication and execution of plans tied to gain sharing and business goals.
• Identify and implement productivity, quality, and cost-reduction improvements.
• Develop an accountable operations team with disciplined execution.
• Define operational methods and supporting procedures.
• Develop and manage capital/operational expense budgets aligned to revenue goals.
• Champion Lean techniques and maintain quality systems.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environments.
• Support training and cross-training; coach and develop employees.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team development

Cost reduction methods

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

MBA preferred

Tools

Manufacturing Information System

Job description

Position Purpose/Mission

Provide leadership to achieve plant performance objectives. Manage the operations including production, cost, coordination of raw materials, recommendations for capital expenditures, and maintenance. Establish practices and procedures to ensure the operation runs efficiently and effectively. Ensure all environmental and safety policies/programs are upheld. Work with, train, and develop employees. Foster an environment of trust, teamwork, Continuous Improvement and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ten plus years’ experience in Operations in a related manufacturing environment.
• Three plus years’ supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated abilities in planning, leadership, delegation, communications, problem solving, and decision making.
• Experience with cost reduction methods through process improvements and project management.
• Experience with accident prevention and elimination.
• Familiarity with Production Control Systems and Resourcing Planning.
• Strong management skills in the area of development and implementation of team based Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and promote a culture of trust and team work among employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business (MBA) or related degree.
• Experience in a related industry.
• Technical competence related to the plants products and processes.
• Experience with quality standards such as [At the time of posting modify to the appropriate quality standards for the position]
• Proven experience in use of an advanced Manufacturing Information System.

Major Accountabilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of strategic initiatives and operating plans that elevate performance beyond world class in the following areas; safety, quality, delivery, customer service, cost, employees and culture development.
• Coordinate communication and implementation of the strategic initiatives/operating plans focused on the gain sharing indicators and the Business Plan.
• Continually identify, plan, and initiate methods to improve productivity, quality, and reduce costs.
• Develop a collaborative, accountable operations/supervision team capable of delivering current and future objectives while demonstrating disciplined operational execution.
• Define operational methods and develop supporting procedures.
• Develop or participate in developing, managing, and delivering capital and operational expense budget for the plant and ensure operational expenses support revenue and profit goals.
• Champion Continuous Improvement and Lean techniques.
• Maintain all applicable quality systems standards and procedures.
• Develop and administer manufacturing procedures, and practices required to support the Business Plan and to promote a safe/pleasant work atmosphere.
• Ensure the plant is clean and organized.
• Foster a culture of trust, teamwork, responsibility, Continuous Improvement, safety, and open communications.
• Work with the Human Resources to identify the training needs and deliver appropriate training to maintain a competent and motivated workforce; provide for employee cross-training.
• Train and develop employees as well as provide oversight and coaching.
• Create a safety culture that anchors on behavioral safety to ensure all employees leave in the same condition in which they arrived.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
• Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

Position Challenges

Maintaining high safety and quality standards in the face of ever-increasing productivity demands. Increasing productivity and controlling the labor budget for the plant while faced with materials, quality, or engineering issues controlled by others. Communicating the business plan to employees in terms which motivate them to reduce the waste and have a positive effect on gain sharing.

The annual hiring range for this position is: $142,600-$178,300. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

Our Story

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

We Are Invested in You

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions.

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