Plant Operations Manager

CapstoneONE Search; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is representing a Fortune 500 industrial manufacturing organization seeking a Plant Operations Manager. You will lead a 1,200+ employee operation, owning manufacturing deliverables and budgets while driving world-class processes to improve KPIs and customer deliverables.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will direct six direct reports in a continuous manufacturing environment, set KPI targets, and guide department strategic initiatives through Lean and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for consideration.
• 5+ years of Production/Operations leadership within manufacturing.
• Strong background in Lean/Operational Excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 1,200+ employee operation and own manufacturing deliverables.
• Set and monitor production KPIs and budget objectives.
• Provide direction aligned with business plans and goals.
• Drive problem solving and corrective actions across plant processes.
• Contribute to the department strategic business plan with measurable targets.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We are representing a globally recognized FORTUNE 500 industrial manufacturing organization who is actively seeking a Plant Operations Manager due to a recently announced retirement. This role will be responsible for leading a 1,200+ employee, $1B operation while working to implement world class processes in an effort to improve plant KPI's and deliverables.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Reporting to the General Manager, this candidate will lead (6) direct reports within a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Complete ownership over meeting manufacturing deliverables and budget.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with company and department business plan goals.
• Establish Production KPI's, and deliverables
• Direct and drive the utilization of problem solving methods for related plant and customer issues.
• Direct department process improvements and corrective actions.
• Provide key input into the development of the department strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support the department business plan goals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration
• Candidate should have at least 5+ years of Production/Operations Leadership experience within manufacturing environment.
• Candidate should be well versed in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Continuous Improvement with strong approach to problem solving
• Metals manufacturing experienced preferred