What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Drax Group?
Plant Manager
Full-time, Permanent
On-site
Location: Gloster, MS
At Drax, we are working towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future and you can help make this future a reality.If you are an excellent communicator, are organized, detail oriented, results oriented, join the team as the Plant Manager.
So, what will you be doing?
As the Plant Manager you'll direct and manage overall production, maintenance, quality and business-related activities of the site. You'll provide tactical and strategic leadership of the site, while engaging all stakeholders to identify priorities and recommend solutions to support the business.
Some of your day to day duties include
Together, we can make it happen
Full-time, Permanent
On-site
Location: Gloster, MS
At Drax, we are working towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future and you can help make this future a reality.If you are an excellent communicator, are organized, detail oriented, results oriented, join the team as the Plant Manager.
So, what will you be doing?
As the Plant Manager you'll direct and manage overall production, maintenance, quality and business-related activities of the site. You'll provide tactical and strategic leadership of the site, while engaging all stakeholders to identify priorities and recommend solutions to support the business.
- This role will report to the General Manager, with strong collaboration among other functional areas in the organization
- Support the development of multiple stakeholders and lead the organizations strategy
Some of your day to day duties include
- Create and instill an HSE focused culture
- Create a culture of Continuous Improvement, honed on Lean/Six Sigma principles to ensure optimization of production and business processes
- Driving accountability across all levels
- Coach and mentor the site leadership team to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Have a high business acumen, understanding the intricacies of operations and P&L management
- Monitor overall plant performance via business systems and develop the leadership team to ensure performance standards are achieved
- Be a key influencer in the development of capital improvement plans, sustainability plans, and small capital projects to enhance the site business portfolio
- Become the figurehead of the site and provide complete oversight of all functional aspects
- Become instrumental in the coaching and development of site personnel
- Interacts regularly with senior or executive levels to promote their site and review future business plans
- Responsible for long-term strategic planning and Vision for the facility
- Represent and support community service activities for the facility
- Visionary leader and change agent who will continue to grow the facility
- Proven leadership capabilities, to include outstanding people skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
- Interface with engineering/technical experts
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering preferred
- 12-14 years’ experience in manufacturing and 5-7 years’ experience in plant operation of facility
- Ability to manage activities of departments through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of cost, processes, and employees
- Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and financial reports
- Ability to understand and resolve technical difficulties
- Develop future Drax leaders
- Lean/Six Sigma background preferred
- Organized leader with analytical and problem-solving skills
- Engaging, demonstrating an ability to manage and influence diverse or challenging stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and motivational skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
- IT skills using various Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Project, Sharepoint etc
- Will require regular attendance at leadership team meetings to help prepare and present data
- A flexible approach to working extended hours, as needed
- Perform thoroughly while collaborating with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure effectiveness
- Leverage external resources/peers to cultivate best practices within the industry
- Lead in coaching and training across the organization
- Accountability becoming the way of life across all areas of the plant
- A competitive salary, with opportunities to grow your experience and build an exciting career leading others.
- A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
- Great health and dental benefits starting from day one at Drax!
- A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!).
- A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.
Together, we can make it happen
Salary : $104,000 - $132,000
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