Plant Manager, Plastics (Must have plastics extrusion experience)

Lane Enterprises, LLC; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Enterprises is seeking a Plant Manager for their Plastics Division in Wytheville, VA. This role demands strong leadership to manage over 50 employees and improve production efficiency. A generous benefits package and relocation opportunities are provided, making it an excellent opportunity in a thriving organization.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Generous bonus incentive plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in management in the manufacturing industry.
• Broad knowledge of production operations and management-related areas.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational aspects including productivity and cost control.
• Promote a safety culture and ensure quality assurance programs are followed.
• Direct daily activities of production staff while managing resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cost control

Safety culture promotion

Process supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Operating Systems

Job description

Plant Manager, Plastics (Must have plastics extrusion experience)

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Lane Enterprises is excited to welcome a Plant Manager, Plastics Division to their growing team in Wytheville, VA. From generous benefits, including bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), to great employee retention, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organization! Lane offers a generous benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, ESOP opportunity and a generous bonus incentive plan.

Job Summary:

The Plant and Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating, directing, leading, guiding, and managing areas of the plant consistent with company policies and procedures as well as with federal, state, and local law. This position will be accountable for the management and safety of 50+ employees, producing high quality products, budgeting, and the profitability of the facility. *Must Have Plastic or Plastic Extrusion Experience* (Relocation Provided)

• Manages all operational aspects of the area including productivity, cost control, planning and daily business processes.
• Analyze and implement continuous improvement strategies to improve organizational processes, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Monitor and ensure quality assurance programs are followed.
• Prepare capital expenditure requests and ensure capital projects are completed in a timely manner within budgeted cost.
• Proactively promote and create a safety culture within the organization.
• Ensure that there are effective planning methods and procedures in place to ensure that there are adequate resources, both manpower and equipment, to meet operational needs.
• Ensure that operational activities remain on time and within budget.
• Manage data collection and be able to provide metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduced cost per unit, operating and stopping rates, optimum performance rates for machines and analyzing operating conditions.
• Analyze and evaluate monthly metrics regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & Inventory and ensure targeted goals are met.
• Provide daily direction to production staff including scheduling, inventory, order processing, and transportation. Directs activities pertaining to all business operations for the facility.
• Supervise plant employees, train new employees, and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Promote the values of the company and the long-term development of employees.
• Supervise process and staff and monitor the flow of materials and assembly, ensuring that Lane and AASHTO quality specifications are met for all products produced.
• Be available to be on call

Description:

Lane Enterprises is excited to welcome a Plant Manager, Plastics Division to their growing team in Wytheville, VA. From generous benefits, including bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), to great employee retention, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organization! Lane offers a generous benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, ESOP opportunity and a generous bonus incentive plan.

Job Summary:

The Plant and Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating, directing, leading, guiding, and managing areas of the plant consistent with company policies and procedures as well as with federal, state, and local law. This position will be accountable for the management and safety of 50+ employees, producing high quality products, budgeting, and the profitability of the facility. *Must Have Plastic or Plastic Extrusion Experience* (Relocation Provided)

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages all operational aspects of the area including productivity, cost control, planning and daily business processes.
• Analyze and implement continuous improvement strategies to improve organizational processes, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Monitor and ensure quality assurance programs are followed.
• Prepare capital expenditure requests and ensure capital projects are completed in a timely manner within budgeted cost.
• Proactively promote and create a safety culture within the organization.
• Ensure that there are effective planning methods and procedures in place to ensure that there are adequate resources, both manpower and equipment, to meet operational needs.
• Ensure that operational activities remain on time and within budget.
• Manage data collection and be able to provide metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduced cost per unit, operating and stopping rates, optimum performance rates for machines and analyzing operating conditions.
• Analyze and evaluate monthly metrics regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & Inventory and ensure targeted goals are met.
• Provide daily direction to production staff including scheduling, inventory, order processing, and transportation. Directs activities pertaining to all business operations for the facility.
• Supervise plant employees, train new employees, and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Promote the values of the company and the long-term development of employees.
• Supervise process and staff and monitor the flow of materials and assembly, ensuring that Lane and AASHTO quality specifications are met for all products produced.
• Be available to be on call

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience as a manager with demonstrated experience in meeting production goals and managing operations in manufacturing industry.
• Experience with management-related areas including strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making; financial performance; organizational analysis and structure, managing change, motivation, policies and procedures, and compliance along with strategic planning, budgeting, and communications.
• Broad knowledge of business functions, including safety, quality, production operations, accounting, inventory management, cost control/profit & loss management and shipping.
• Broad technical knowledge of manufactured products and production methods.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, planning, and implementing successful strategies.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Operating Systems.
  
  
  

Compensation details: 118500-147900 Yearly Salary

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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