Truss Plant Manager

gpac; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Truss Plant Manager in the United States, based in Philadelphia. The role leads vision and strategy for the truss plant to achieve high quality standards, superior customer satisfaction, and efficient manufacturing capabilities.

You will drive performance, cost control, and safe operations while aligning with company goals. Responsibilities include budget development, long- and short-term planning, staff development, production scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration to

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership and budget management skills are essential.
• Experience in truss manufacturing or construction environments preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant with vision and strategy to meet quality, safety and delivery goals.
• Develop and manage the plant budget and long/short term plans.
• Oversee production, scheduling and on-time delivery.
• Recruit, train and develop staff; monitor performance and provide coaching.
• Collaborate with supervisors, coordinators, designers and dispatchers to improve processes.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and cost controls; maintain safety standards.
• Monitor machinery usage and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Production Scheduling

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

The Truss Plant Manager is responsible for the vision, strategy and leadership which drives the truss plant in order to achieve and maintain high standards of quality, customer satisfaction, delivery and manufacturing capabilities. Ensures performance and quality objectives are met while minimizing expenses. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Job Description

The Truss Plant Manager is responsible for the vision, strategy and leadership which drives the truss plant in order to achieve and maintain high standards of quality, customer satisfaction, delivery and manufacturing capabilities. Ensures performance and quality objectives are met while minimizing expenses. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements To Be Considered For This Position

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Construction Management or related field (equivalent experience could be considered)
• 5+ years previous management experience in a truss manufacturing/construction related environment
• Strong understanding of the production process and consumer use of trusses
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvements
• Possess knowledge in scheduling and shipping methods
• Ability to use strong judgment in analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating problems
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities Of The Position

• Management
• Oversees all areas of the plant to ensure and maintain high standards of quality, safety and service.
• Develops and maintains budget for plant and carries out the plan to meet that budget.
• Sets the overall direction for the plant through long and short term goal planning.
• Staff Development
• Identifies and implements training and development programs for all employees.
• Monitors employee performance and counsels employees on improvement opportunities to ensure standards are met.
• Production & Scheduling
• Ensures that production is on schedule and delivery timeframes are met and are optimizing lead times.
• Partners with Plant Supervisors, Office Coordinators, Customer Service Representatives, Designers and Dispatchers to identify areas of improvement.
• Monitors cost of production and ensures that those costs are maintained.
• Inventory Control
• Ensures inventory is properly accounted for and accurate.
• Responsible for properly delegating and overseeing all aspects of inventory according to policies and procedures.
• Safety
• Directs and facilitates best practices to ensure safety standards are met during production.
• Ensures that all machines and equipment is being properly used and maintained.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.