Plant Manager - Ramsey, MN

Molin Concrete Products Co; Ramsey (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

ESOP

Job summary

The Molin Concrete Products Co plant in Minnesota is seeking a Plant Manager to provide leadership for plant and yard operations, driving safety, quality, and profitability. You will set clear goals, empower the team, and ensure policy compliance while seeking continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include directing Lean initiatives, managing budgets, coordinating with department managers, and developing staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a 4-year degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5–7 years of leadership experience in a production facility; precast industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant and yard operations with a focus on safety, quality, and profitability.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Set goals, monitor performance, and provide feedback to supervisors and leads.
• Collaborate with department managers to meet customer commitments and budgets.
• Develop annual budgets and manage capital expenditures.

Skills

Lean Management principles

Performance management

Conflict management

Change management

Business planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Eli-Plan

Job description

The Plant Manager provides overall leadership and direction for plant and yard operations, driving a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for the overall performance and profitability of the plant, setting clear goals and expectations while empowering the team to achieve them. The Plant Manager leads by example, ensures company policies and procedures are followed, and continuously looks for opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and results.

Essential Functions:

Leadership

• Responsible for driving the spirit of continuous improvement into their operations.
• Responsible for selection of team players and performance outcomes
• Accountable for Plant Supervisor and Leads for their growth and development
• Keeps team informed of company goals/objectives and policies/procedures
• Provides ongoing feedback on attainment of predetermined objectives with regard to individual, departmental and companywide performance
• Secures accurate job descriptions for plant employees; set standards and goals for direct reports
• Acts as liaison between other Department Managers of Molin and Plant Operations to maximize customer satisfaction

Safety

• Uses JSA’s to provide awareness of all the hazards in the plant and systems to manage the risks
• Assures safe operations are maintained within all Departments by holding each lead/supervisor accountable for safe behaviors and proper use of PPE at all times
• Ensures that employees receive initial and annual training on PPE use
• Assists Safety Director in maintaining documentation that each team member has received new hire, PPE, annual AWAIR/ERTK, and all other OSHA mandated training and retraining as needed.
• Participates in setting direction for Safety by serving on the Company’s Safety Management Committee.
• Holds team accountable for timely reporting of Near Miss and Accidents; participates in accident investigations
• Identifies, develops, implements, and sustains Lean Manufacturing practices within the yard and plant operations
• Organizes work tasks for efficient execution, ensuring quality products are produced in proper quantities in time to meet commitments to customers
• Works with other internal customers to identify process improvements on a continuous basis
• Participates and leads projects for continuous improvement (e.g. kaizen)
• Develops annual budgets for financial performance
• Develops business plans for all capital expenditures included in budgets.
• Responsible for timely actions/reactions to ensure budget guidelines are met or exceeded.
• Manage waste removal and recycling efforts.

Education and Experience:

• High school degree required; prefer 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years experience in a leadership capacity within a production facility; precast industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Conflict and change management skills
• Performance management- coach and develop others
• Business planning
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Understanding of concrete products and services as well as their application
• Total rewards leadership
• Ability to execute to attain desired outcomes
• Lean Management principles
• Ability to train, coach and develop self and others
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, Word), and Eli-Plan
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve
• Capacity to read blueprints

Licenses/Certificates:

• Valid driver’s license
• Lean Practitioner Certification or real world experience implementing Lean principles
• Pay for this position will range from $120,000 to $150,000 annually depending on the experience and qualifications of the applicant.*
• Molin offers paid holidays, PTO, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, ESOP contributions and so much more!

*Please note that the pay range is a good faith estimate of the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as the actual work location.

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