Plant Manager

Description

Summary Description

The Plant Manager acts as the business leader for the facility and will lead site management as they work together towards meeting the financial and operational goals of the facility, focusing on safety and quality. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to leading overall operations including safety, quality assurance, production, customer service, materials, human resources, and finance. The Plant Manager will report to the VP of Operations and will be held accountable for meeting defined metrics in safety, quality, operational effectiveness, and budgeting at the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate corporate objectives, drive expectations, ensure safety, quality, and production metrics are being met.
• Ensure safety is made the highest priority within the facility; strive for continual improvement in compliance with federal, state, and company directives.
• Lead by example, coach, and develop management team centered around Cathcart's core values of Safety, Quality and Integrity.
• Ensure facility focuses on a positive customer experience, including prompt communication, accurate information, and consistent delivery.
• Focus on continuous improvement in all areas of facility management. Develop and propose improvement plans for senior leadership consideration.
• Accepts responsibility for the financial stewardship for the facility, including cost management across the facility.
• Responsible for ensuring companywide programs, policies, and procedures are implemented effectively within the facility.
• Coordinate internal and external resources as needed to provide Team Member training, endeavor for efficiency improvements, and reduce quality non-conformances.

Qualifications

• Preference for Bachelors degree in Business or related field
• At least Seven plus (7 ) years minimum experience required in an operations or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Five (5 ) years minimum of successful management experience managing multiple levels with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to run a successful operation.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategies into operational objectives and projects.
• Strong analytical skills, self-motivated with excellent teamwork.
• Goal-oriented and a strong customer service attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective use of standard office computer technology such as databases, word processing, ERP, and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of General Accounting Principles and effective accounting controls.
• Requires the ability to manage and prioritize multiple goals.
• Ability to effectively present information to broad groups of audience, including senior management and external customers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.