Plant Operations Leader: Lean, Safety & Growth

Careers and Highline Warren; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers and Highline Warren seeks an Assistant Plant Manager in Council Bluffs, IA to lead blending, packaging, maintenance and distribution operations. You will implement strategic plans and ensure a safe, quality and efficient operation.

This role also develops and executes expense and capital budgets for the facility. You will drive continuous improvement, lead lean manufacturing programs, and collaborate with EHS and HR to maintain compliance and foster a productive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Management, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Five years manufacturing experience; or any satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide the vision for the facility to align with corporate direction for the company.
• Present data about the facility to upper management in a clear and concise manner.
• Develop strategies for improving safety culture in the facility with EHS collaboration.
• Lead lean manufacturing programs and sustain lean principles; manage scorecard goals.
• Lead budgets: manage expenses and capital budgets; oversee storage, receiving and shipping.
• Collaborate with EHS, HR and engineering to ensure safety, compliance and innovation.
• Set performance expectations, give feedback, and conduct regular reviews.
• Investigate performance concerns and implement disciplinary actions as needed.
• Oversee hiring for direct reports; interview and select candidates in line with policies.

Skills

leadership

team management

lean manufacturing

safety culture

budget management

data presentation

process improvement

SOP development

problem solving

communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Finance Management Engineering Operations or related field

Job description

Careers and Highline Warren seeks an Assistant Plant Manager in Council Bluffs, IA to lead blending, packaging, maintenance and distribution operations. You will implement strategic plans and ensure a safe, quality and efficient operation.

This role also develops and executes expense and capital budgets for the facility. You will drive continuous improvement, lead lean manufacturing programs, and collaborate with EHS and HR to maintain compliance and foster a productive workplace.