Plant Manager, Fabrication

ASGCO® “Complete Conveyor Solutions”; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ASGCO® “Complete Conveyor Solutions” in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Plant Manager to lead daily plant operations, from sales order entry through manufacturing, delivery, and logistics. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency while reducing costs across regional teams.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong knowledge of lean practices, and expertise in production management and ERP systems. Multilingual English/Spanish is a plus; relocation not specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial or related field is required.
• 7+ years in manufacturing leadership at a High Mix - Low Volume site.
• In-depth knowledge of production management, lean manufacturing, and quality control systems.
• Experience with corrugate, foam, and crating industry is a plus.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations.
• Increase production, asset capacity, and flexibility while minimizing costs.
• Be responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time delivery.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Implement strategies aligned with initiatives and provide direction and focus.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Develop plant staff through recruitment and HR collaboration.
• Generate continuous improvement plans through data analysis to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Commit to plant safety procedures and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Plant management

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Leadership

Communication

ERP systems

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description Job Description Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the plant from Sales order entry and manufacturing to delivery and logistics according to our policies and procedures. This role also requires the candidate to evaluate, understand and further develop processes with the regional teams in order to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency, while minimizing costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations.
• Increase production, asset capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Be responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time delivery.
• 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.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Create a strong and trusting relationship with all work groups to facilitate recruitment, management, and the development of plant staff.
• Through data collection and analysis, generate continuous improvement plans to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Commit to plant safety procedures and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory guidelines.
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets.
• Address employee issues or grievances in conjunction with the HR organization.
• Stay up to date with the latest production management best practices and concepts.

Qualifications

• ~ Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar related field.
• ~ Proven work experience as a Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager or a similar role required.
• ~7+ years in a manufacturing leadership role at a High Mix - Low Volume manufacturing site required.
• ~ In-depth knowledge of production management, lean manufacturing, and quality control systems.
• ~ Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise in the corrugate, foam and crating industry is a plus.
• ~ Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• ~ Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• ~ Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Work Environment

• Primarily based in a manufacturing facility with exposure to industrial equipment and processes.
• May require standing for extended periods and occasional lifting.
• Regular work hours with occasional extended shifts or weekend work as needed.
• Multi-lingual English/Spanish highly preferred.