Plant Manager: Lead Manufacturing & Cost Optimization

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Plant Manager in Storm Lake, IA is responsible for overall shop floor operations, driving production to meet schedules with cost and quality targets.

The role leads manufacturing, planning, maintenance and labor relations to maximize EBIT, while ensuring safety and compliance with environmental laws.

You will direct assembly, coordinate schedules with sales requirements, and approve capital investments, targeting continuous improvement and optimal use of materials and personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management or Industrial Management.
• 10+ years manufacturing experience with at least 4 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, cost controls and labor relations.
• Ability to communicate, motivate and lead at all levels.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs the manufacture and assembly of products at the most optimum costs consistent with prescribed quality, accuracy and performance standards.
• Operates and manages to meet scheduled delivery dates with a minimum of work-in-process inventory and time, and ensures products are manufactured consistent with the effective utilization of people, machinery, equipment, raw materials and facilities.
• Develops and maintains activation cost reduction programs to improve EBIT.
• Controls quality, cost of production, inventory, shipping and receiving through appropriate subordinates.
• Determines plant policies consistent with the corporation’s and divisional policies and directs and supervises the application of such policies to the plant’s manufacturing operations.
• Coordinates the execution of manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity.
• Ensures availability and receipt of necessary raw materials and supplies for attaining optimum manufacturing efficiencies.
• Confers with subordinates and other plant personnel on the application of methods and production standards.
• Reviews and approves all recommendations for machinery, equipment and buildings, including the purchase of new capital equipment.
• Oversees the maintenance of buildings, machinery and equipment, and plant security and protection.
• Participates directly in the conduct and application of personnel policies and labor relations.
• Develops and/or reviews and approves recommendations of subordinates in matters of personnel performance, hiring/promotions/demotions/terminations and rate changes.
• Supports Company’s communication policy and conveys Company directives and plans to the shop floor where appropriate.
• Ensures the safety of all plant personnel that all operations meet/exceed environmental requirements/laws.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Leadership

Cost control

Production planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management or Industrial Management

Job description

Unknown Plant Manager in Storm Lake, IA is responsible for overall shop floor operations, driving production to meet schedules with cost and quality targets.

The role leads manufacturing, planning, maintenance and labor relations to maximize EBIT, while ensuring safety and compliance with environmental laws.

You will direct assembly, coordinate schedules with sales requirements, and approve capital investments, targeting continuous improvement and optimal use of materials and personnel.