Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Lean & Growth

Samson Rope Technologies, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days + holidays

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Mental health benefits

Wellness plan

Profit sharing

Bonus structures

401k match 6%

Tuition reimbursement

Bereavement leave

Life and disability insurance

Jury duty leave

Job summary

Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. in Lafayette, LA seeks a Plant Manager to lead production, facilities, and safety, aligning with strategic goals and core values.

Responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing performance, enforcing safety and regulatory compliance, directing budgets, and developing teams. A BA/BS in Business or Engineering with 5+ years of plant supervision is required; 10+ years may substitute.

Qualifications

• Required: BA/BS in Business/Engineering with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing plant supervisory role. 10+ years of relevant management experience in a manufacturing plant may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the manufacture of products, ensuring production, performance, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Establish safe and healthy working environment that complies to all federal, provincial, and local regulations as well as in compliance to appropriate insurance safety and fire regulations.
• Establish goals and directs activities of production managers and facilities manager.
• Organize departmental structure and teams for optimal, efficient operations.
• Develop and enhance processes and procedures within primary areas of responsibility through continuous improvement and other lean principles in support of Company strategy.
• Prepare annual capital, equipment, and overhead budgets.
• Prepare and submit capital equipment expenditure requests for review.
• Identify the supplies, equipment, and personnel need to insure the uninterrupted operation of the Plant.
• Assist the VP of Operations to plan for short- and long-term operating goals, expansion efforts, & implementation of change.
• Set goals for work group, define measures of success, and develop organizational capacity as necessary to achieve goals.
• Develop team members through effective hiring, coaching, performance management, and training.
• Assist team members as needed and oversee resolution of operational issues that affect business objectives.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, accounting, purchasing, and engineering functions in support of strategic goals.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Customer service

Project management

Confidentiality

Education

BA/BS in Business/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. in Lafayette, LA seeks a Plant Manager to lead production, facilities, and safety, aligning with strategic goals and core values.

Responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing performance, enforcing safety and regulatory compliance, directing budgets, and developing teams. A BA/BS in Business or Engineering with 5+ years of plant supervision is required; 10+ years may substitute.