Plant Manager #ESF8349

COA Network Inc; Greendale (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Tuition assistance

Scholarships for dependents

Matching gift programs

Direct deposit payroll

Auto purchase discounts

Job summary

COA Network Inc. in Greendale, Indiana, seeks a senior production leader to drive safety, quality, and efficiency at the bulk salt facility. You will develop SOPs, train staff, and coordinate with supply chain and regulatory bodies to meet client demands.

The role requires strong leadership, Lean implementation experience, and the ability to manage complex projects and teams in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Requires proven leadership at a high-volume facility.
• Experience implementing Lean manufacturing projects and related improvements.
• Strong supervisory and project management capabilities; ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute site strategies to meet Safety, Quality, Volume, and Financial goals.
• Ensure safety and product quality at the Greendale bulk salt production facility.
• Establish standard operating procedures and train new employees efficiently.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Customer Service to prioritize needs.
• Develop production schedules to meet customer demand and emergencies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for the Greendale site.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering for support.
• Lead capital projects and maintenance with contractors to install process controls.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Supervisory skills

Communication

Financial analysis

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Job description

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, along with health and dependent care reimbursement accounts and wellness programs!
  
• Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company matching and a pension plan!
  
• Paid holidays and vacation, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and employee assistance programs!
  
• Additional benefits include tuition assistance, college scholarships for dependent children, matching gift programs, business travel accident insurance, and direct deposit payroll!
  
• Employees may also receive new auto purchase discount plans!
  

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, along with health and dependent care reimbursement accounts and wellness programs!
  
• Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company matching and a pension plan!
  
• Paid holidays and vacation, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and employee assistance programs!
  
• Additional benefits include tuition assistance, college scholarships for dependent children, matching gift programs, business travel accident insurance, and direct deposit payroll!
  
• Employees may also receive new auto purchase discount plans!
  

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Greendale, Indiana

Pay

Competitive Pay & Benefits!

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Develop strategies to meet and maintain goals/objectives for the site including Safety, Quality, Volume, Cleanliness, and Financial and establish goals for your subordinates.
  
• Responsible for safety and product quality at Greendale bulk salt production facility.
  
• Establish Standard Processes including Operating Procedures so that new employees can be trained efficiently, the process runs effectively, and in the most cost-effective way.
  
• Work closely with the Supply Chain and Customer Service Groups to determine and prioritize customer needs.
  
• Develop schedules to meet production needs, customer needs, and customer emergency needs.
  
• Ensure that the Greendale site meets all the Regulatory Agency’s requirements.
  
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to obtain support as needed.
  
• Develop and execute capital and maintenance projects.
  
• Work with contractors and subcontractors to design, engineer, install, and establish process controls of Epsom Salt processes.
  
• Establish goals for Capital Expenditure and Maintenance needs.
  
• Establish financial reporting targets, with VP Manufacturing, Finance Team, and Operations Manager.
  
• Responsible for the hiring, screening, and management of site employees and basic Human Resources functions associated with the Greendale facility.
  
• Conduct performance appraisals and employee feedback to promote a healthy work team culture and retention of good employees.
  

Experience you will need:

• Ability to independently lead an organization to successfully implement strategies for the facility.
  
• Minimum five to eight years’ experience in a high-volume chemical manufacturing or similar facility required.
  
• Prior experience in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing systems/projects.
  
• Documented and proven experience in complex industrial/mechanical project management.
  
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  
• Excellent verbal, written, and report writing skills.
  
• Excellent technical, conceptual, and financial computation skills required.
  
• Ability to work in a team environment.
  
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  
• Proven experience in installation or retrofitting of digesters, filter presses, centrifuges, and/or fluidized bed dryer operation valued.
  
• Previous bulk chemical storage/transport experience needed.
  
• Strong communication skills.
  
• Advanced computer skills required.
  
• Previous experience working with regulatory agencies.
  
• Previous experience working with architects, contractors, subcontractors, and management of start-up operations.