What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Herff Jones?
JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT and ACHIEVEMENT.
Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.
HERFF JONES, Plant Manager – Champaign, IL
As the Plant Manager (Cap & Gown) you will be responsible for general supervision of all phases of plant operations including: production, quality control, maintenance, and shipping and receiving. You will also recruit/hire outstanding talent, train personnel and manage facility/physical plant up-keep and capital improvements. As the Plant Manager you will also lead the print production team to increase productivity and profitability within the manufacturing operation.
What We Want You to Accomplish
Utilize your experience in the paper production/print industry to facilitate and influence process improvement and cost reduction throughout the Cap & Gown operation to deliver product on-time and under budget.
Core activities include
Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility.
Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency, while ensuring performance, on-time delivery, cost control, and quality goals are attained.
Work closely with quality personnel to review product consistency while monitoring scrap rates to determine trends and areas of improvement.
Review established production schedules for all manufacturing departments to insure established inventory levels are met while operating at the highest efficiency possible.
Coordinate the hiring and training of all manufacturing personnel.
Monitor operation expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
Work closely with the Safety Manager to ensure all members of the manufacturing team are aware of safety policies to provide a safe workplace for our employees.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and control the flow of product throughout the manufacturing process.
Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping program, including all timely communication initiatives.
Develop and execute the plant manufacturing budgets.
Analyze workforce requirements.
Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all operations employees.
Encourage and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment.
Remove production constraints; allocate human and equipment resources and direct production employees to attain all established goals.
Remove waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiencies and enhance productivity.
Collaborate with the product marketing and product development teams in order to develop and execute new product strategies.
Work with supply chain partners to develop and improve supplier relationships.
Maintain facility security systems and access readers.
Core Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred
7 years progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at a manufacturing facility; commercial print production experience required
Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as; Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc. to drive improvement.
Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Access) to analyze data and trends.
Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.
Demonstrated strong leadership, team building and advanced coaching skills.
Demonstrated ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance, and engineering.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs.
Excellent interpersonal communication and listening ability.
A strong ability to be adaptable and flexible.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.
Highly motivated, results oriented, driven.
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT and ACHIEVEMENT.
Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.
HERFF JONES, Plant Manager – Champaign, IL
As the Plant Manager (Cap & Gown) you will be responsible for general supervision of all phases of plant operations including: production, quality control, maintenance, and shipping and receiving. You will also recruit/hire outstanding talent, train personnel and manage facility/physical plant up-keep and capital improvements. As the Plant Manager you will also lead the print production team to increase productivity and profitability within the manufacturing operation.
What We Want You to Accomplish
Utilize your experience in the paper production/print industry to facilitate and influence process improvement and cost reduction throughout the Cap & Gown operation to deliver product on-time and under budget.
Core activities include
Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility.
Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency, while ensuring performance, on-time delivery, cost control, and quality goals are attained.
Work closely with quality personnel to review product consistency while monitoring scrap rates to determine trends and areas of improvement.
Review established production schedules for all manufacturing departments to insure established inventory levels are met while operating at the highest efficiency possible.
Coordinate the hiring and training of all manufacturing personnel.
Monitor operation expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
Work closely with the Safety Manager to ensure all members of the manufacturing team are aware of safety policies to provide a safe workplace for our employees.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and control the flow of product throughout the manufacturing process.
Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping program, including all timely communication initiatives.
Develop and execute the plant manufacturing budgets.
Analyze workforce requirements.
Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all operations employees.
Encourage and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment.
Remove production constraints; allocate human and equipment resources and direct production employees to attain all established goals.
Remove waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiencies and enhance productivity.
Collaborate with the product marketing and product development teams in order to develop and execute new product strategies.
Work with supply chain partners to develop and improve supplier relationships.
Maintain facility security systems and access readers.
Core Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred
7 years progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at a manufacturing facility; commercial print production experience required
Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as; Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc. to drive improvement.
Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Access) to analyze data and trends.
Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.
Demonstrated strong leadership, team building and advanced coaching skills.
Demonstrated ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance, and engineering.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs.
Excellent interpersonal communication and listening ability.
A strong ability to be adaptable and flexible.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.
Highly motivated, results oriented, driven.
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
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