Pultrusion Plant Manager

Cambro Manufacturing Company; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambro Manufacturing Company is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Shelving and Pultrusion Plant, driving safety, quality and productivity while providing leadership to supervisors and staff. You will own continuous improvement, document processes, and ensure KPIs are on track with MOS data systems.

The role requires 10+ years of supervisory experience, a bachelor’s degree and strong command of manufacturing analytics including Power BI, ERP/MRP, and standard office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university, and/or training in plastic processing methods such as compression, injection or pultrusion or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years related experience.
• 10+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, budgets, and reports.
• Ability to write routine reports and present information to top management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of supervisors and staff to meet MOS objectives and KPI targets.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and process engineers on improvement projects.
• Maintain updated work diagrams, procedures, and controlled documents.
• Prepare annual department budget and capacity plans; monitor expenditures.
• Report production, safety, and quality KPIs and adjust resources as needed.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment and identify corrective actions for variances.
• Participate in MOS process improvement teams and cross-location initiatives.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE are followed; maintain OSHA or internal safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Budgeting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Plastic processing methods training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

ERP/MRP software

Mattec

Plex

Epicor

Job description

WORK SHIFT: JOB DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate will have experience with CAM Shelving and Pultrusion Plant Management The Plant Manager effectively leads and is accountable for the department, ensuring achievement of safety, quality and productivity and customer service goals and objectives, and providing leadership to supervisors and staff members. Assumes full and complete ownership of the entire department’s continuous improvement process; to create, develop, improve, and document processes, including external elements that are influential to the process. Ensures that all key performance indicators (KPIs) are on track and reported on time; makes performance or resource adjustments as needed to maintain goal achievement. Ensures the accurate and timely use of Prism, the Management Operating System (MOS), and other data systems as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Creates and maintains a team of motivated, professional, and successful supervisors and staff to accomplish departmental Management Operating System objectives, administer company and departmental policy, and operate a regular continuous improvement program. Establishes clear goals, objectives, and reporting documentation for each team Works closely with the manufacturing and process engineers to propose, monitor and report on Improvement projects within the department. Maintains accurate work process diagrams and descriptions for every element of the department. Maintains work procedures and updates-controlled document files for every task. Conducts regular training based on work processes and procedures. Reports required data in a Management Operating System format, including production, safety, and quality KPI measurements. Establishes annual capacity and production plans regarding molds, machines, materials, labor, and raw material and finished goods inventories that can be tracked to actual. Prepares annual KPI targets based on forecast and business reviews. Challenges and demands measured continuous departmental improvement in safety, productivity, Material Control ,cost reduction, and quality. Prepares Action Plans to correct variances to standards or achieve improvements. Participates in efforts to resolve customer quality complaint issues, address mold and equipment concerns, reduce material variation, and improve processes. Reviews production demand and production plans weekly. Determines labor necessary to meet capacity. Meets work schedule commitments. Develops annual budget for the department; monitors and adjusts purchases and activities to conform to planned expenditures. Participates on MOS process improvement teams (PITs) and other teams as requested. Inspects machines, equipment, and facility to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. Manages subordinate supervisors. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities include interviewing; hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; training; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems. Occasionally travels to other Cambro locations or vendor sites. Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization. Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully. Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions. Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect. Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects. Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager. Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service). Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team. Other duties as needed or required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university, and/or training in plastic processing methods such as compression, injection or pultrusion or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 10 years related experience. 10+ years of supervisory experience Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to create budgets and analyze variances Ability to effectively present information to top management. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with plastic processing methods such as Injection Molding or similar
• Familiarity with analytical tools such as Power BI
• Experience in enterprise resource planning (ERP) or MRP software strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System such as Mattec, Plex or Epicor
• Bilingual- English/Spanish

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck, bending at the waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, carrying/lifting up to 25 lbs. Working around equipment and machinery Exposure to excessive noise Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment Risk of exposure to bio-hazard while working such as: bloodborne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc. PPE REQUIREMENTS Safety glasses Utility gloves Steel-toe slip-resistant shoes Hardhat Hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs, ear muffs) Face shields Face covering (mask) in accordance with company policy.

MANAGER OPERATIONS COMPENSATION RANGE

$135,000 - $200,000 Salary may vary based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CAMBRO is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Company History

When brothers Argyle and William Campbell founded Cambro Manufacturing in 1951 in Los Angeles, Calif., they created a single product to solve a problem in the foodservice industry. Dubbed the Camtray, it demonstrated their commitment to excellence, quality, and innovation. 72 years and more than 17,000 products later, Cambro is still family-owned company focused on creating foodservice solutions in the US and around the world. Now led by William's son, Argyle, Cambro is dedicated to creating products to help you serve, satisfy, and delight your guests.