Plant Manager II

EnerSys Delaware Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions, seeks a Production/Operations Manager to direct and coordinate activities for optimum efficiency and profit in a plant setting.

You will partner with engineering, quality control, procurement, and executive management to set production priorities, improve processes, and lead a safety-focused team while aligning with EnerSys policies and the EnerSys Operating System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management or equivalent; 7–10 years of related management experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, Lean skills preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities to optimize efficiency of operations and maximize profits.
• Responds to manufacturing problems and implements remedies.
• Manages production, facility engineering, quality control and administrative services.
• Establishes production priorities and cost controls aligned with company objectives.
• Champions EnerSys Operating System and maintains safety and environmental controls.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SAP

PowerPoint

Job description

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EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

Directs and coordinates activities to obtain optimum efficiency of operations and maximize profits. Responds to related manufacturing problems and pursues/implements remedies to such problems. Follows production and company objectives to direct work groups through subordinate managers. Assumes responsibility for cost controls, operations, quality and production inventory levels and customer order fulfillment. Manages the activities of production, facility engineering, quality control, production engineering and administrative services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Confers with executive management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget, and cost controls, and obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and deliver dates of product ordered.
• Plans and directs facility operation activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment to improve safety, production, and quality of products.
• Coordinates with executive management, sales, marketing, technical and engineering personnel in planning, development, and introduction of new products.
• Establishes a strong health and safety culture with a focus on control of blood lead levels according to standards and takes a proactive preventive approach of safety incidents.
• Effectively champions the “EnerSys Operating System” to drive everything from strategy deployment down through hour‑by‑hour data tracing.
• Ensures the environmental controls system is implemented and controlled.

Enables development and growth of team members through servant leadership, employee engagement, internal training and skill enhancement, and succession planning; prioritizing internal promotion when possible.

Qualifications

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in management or equivalent AND seven to ten years related management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous manufacturing management experience preferred.
• Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental keyboarding skills and ability to understand various software programs such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, and PowerPoint are required.

Strong leadership skills and proven ability to positively coach and motivate team members and resolve conflict.

General Job Requirements

• Generic
• This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.