Plant Manager – Bridgeton, MO

CS Recruiting; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting is seeking a Plant Manager for a client in the logistics and manufacturing sector. Lead daily operations and administrative performance at an assigned Services plant, coordinating onsite management, production, quality, safety, customer commitments and cost control for pallet, asset or related logistics operations.

Responsibilities include planning capacity, labor coverage and workflow, monitoring production and safety, and driving cost reductions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong operational judgment, problem-solving, coaching, communication and customer relationship skills.
• Experience managing safety, quality, cost and performance expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and systems for production, labor, inventory and performance reporting.
• Ability to work across production, warehouse and yard areas, following site safety procedures and required PPE.
• Complete required site training; operate equipment only when trained and authorized.

Responsibilities

• Develop onsite management and employees against the assigned plant’s operating goals and approved work procedures.
• Plan production capacity, labor coverage and workflow to meet customer quality and delivery requirements.
• Monitor production, quality, equipment availability and safety measures; organize corrective actions when results fall short.
• Partner with regional and functional leaders on cost control, waste reduction and practical improvements to plant performance.
• Maintain effective customer relationships and resolve service or quality issues within assigned authority.
• Investigate operating problems, identify causes and coordinate timely solutions with maintenance and support teams.
• Review financial, operational and administrative information and communicate material variances and actions.
• Escalate labor, safety, security, customer and employee-relations concerns through the appropriate company channels.
• Partner with HR and Risk to apply company policies consistently and address employee concerns.
• Complete assigned operational and compliance audits, document findings and follow corrective actions through closure.

Skills

Operational leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Labor reporting systems

Inventory reporting systems

Performance reporting systems

Job description

Our client is a proactive provider of leading-edge logistics, transportation and supply chain management solutions. They are a customer-driven company and strive to provide services that exceed their customer’s expectations. They believe in teamwork, accountability and continually improving their service offerings. Their services include Reverse Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation, Packaging, and Technology solutions. In addition to offering a wide range of supply chain solutions, their thought leadership is unmatched in the greater supply chain. Their philosophy offers flexibility, trust and collaboration with our clients. They aim to provide creative and technology-forward answers to your most pressing business needs. They utilize the latest technology to fulfill your logistical and operational needs.

Plant Manager

Summary

Lead daily operations and administrative performance at an assigned Services plant. Coordinate onsite management, production, quality, safety, customer commitments and cost control for the plant's approved pallet, reusable-asset or related logistics operations.

Responsibilities :

• Develop onsite management and employees against the assigned plant's operating goals and approved work procedures.
• Plan production capacity, labor coverage and workflow to meet customer quality and delivery requirements.
• Monitor production, quality, equipment availability and safety measures; organize corrective actions when results fall short.
• Partner with regional and functional leaders on cost control, waste reduction and practical improvements to plant performance.
• Maintain effective customer relationships and resolve service or quality issues within assigned authority.
• Investigate operating problems, identify causes and coordinate timely solutions with maintenance and support teams.
• Review financial, operational and administrative information and communicate material variances and actions.
• Escalate labor, safety, security, customer and employee-relations concerns through the appropriate company channels.
• Partner with HR and Risk to apply company policies consistently and address employee concerns.
• Complete assigned operational and compliance audits, document findings and follow corrective actions through closure.

Experience :

• 5+ years of operations management experience; industrial, manufacturing or logistics plant experience relevant.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong operational judgment, problem-solving, coaching, communication and customer relationship skills.
• Experience managing safety, quality, cost and performance expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and systems for production, labor, inventory and performance reporting.
• Ability to work throughout production, warehouse and yard areas, following site safety procedures and required PPE.
• Complete required site/equipment training; operate equipment only when trained and authorized.

Compensation Details :

This position offers a competitive base salary and bonus.