Plant Manager

We are The Miami Valley Group, an Executive Search and Recruiting Firm and we have been retained by one of our large multi-million dollar manufacturing clients “Sheridan” located in Madison, WI (See Website, www.sheridan.com), a global leader in the printing and manufacturing of books, magazines, journals, & catalogs to go out and find a Plant Manager to join their team. Sheridan is one of the nation’s leading print manufacturers and proudly works with customers worldwide. Their customers represent a wide variety of market segments who rely on them to provide high quality print medium to their customer base. Sheridan has a team of the highest caliber professionals, all of whom are dedicated to the delivery of high quality print products globally.

If you are a Manufacturing leader looking to join an industry leader, please apply today!

What you will be doing

• Plan direct, and manage plant operations and production support functions, maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction while achieving the Company’s profit and business growth objectives.
• Directs and coordinates the workflow through the print process in a manner that assures customer quality needs are met or exceeded, assures compliance to committed delivery dates, and assures manufacturing costs are in alignment with plan.
• Advises the Senior VP of Operations on operational capabilities and limitations as a key member of the Company’s Leadership Team.
• Maintains continual focus on improvement in production cycle time, elimination of paper waste and reduction of WIP inventories through use of process control analysis methods for problem identification, development of standardized Company-wide procedures and follow-up measurement in key areas of productivity.
• Develops business plans, forecasts and cost estimates covering such areas as capital equipment expenditures, facilities and capacity requirements and organizational/staffing plans. Continually reviews performance to determine progress in meeting objectives.
• Assesses present and future technical/operations’ needs, trends, problems, and improvement areas as they relate to present manufacturing methods/equipment or new product possibilities. Maintains knowledge of evolving technologies and latest developments and as appropriate, leads studies on present capabilities to determine their applicability to the Company as a cost-effective way of achieving greater efficiency in workflow and cycle time reduction.
• Provides clear leadership on all issues related to the accomplishment of the Company’s production objectives. Develops, coaches, mentors, assists, and advises subordinate managers, evaluating current performance capabilities and future career growth potential.
• Facilitates continuous improvement efforts in all areas of the process. Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. Leads and/or assists in the implementation of continuous improvement tools across all areas.
• Safety: Complies with OSHA regulations and safety policies related to the area of responsibility. Participates in OSHA and safety training. Monitors safety hazards, conducts inspections of work area, and corrects problems without delay. Plays an active role in training employees about OSHA standards and safety policies. Encourages employees to raise and report any safety-related concerns.

What you will need

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Business, Engineering or Printing Technology. MBA or advanced degree studies in Business Administration would be a plus.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in a related field. Experience in production management of a printing facility is preferred. Progressive management record must be evident in terms of career growth to assignments of increasing responsibility.
• Multi-functional background with substantive assignments in two or more of such areas as Operations, Engineering, or Finance is a plus.
• Must be systems/personal computer-literate including the use of spreadsheets and word processing software; technologically up to date in printing industry knowledge; and a team player with a high level of energy and self-motivation.
• Must possess a good blend of business maturity, judgment, and communications ability – both written and verbal. Must be a “people person” in terms of personality with strong leadership qualities and a well-developed management style that will enable him/her to talk comfortably with employees at any level from the production floor to the senior management levels.
• Must be an individual of unquestioned integrity, capable of rapid assimilation into the culture of the location and Sheridan. The successful candidate should also possess the requisite general business capabilities that will enable advancement beyond this initial assignment if future management opportunities become available.
• Must be able to deal effectively with personnel and/or production contingencies.
• Must possess proven analytic and problem-solving skills including the use of SPC and LEAN methodologies.
• Must have experience in production systems, quality systems, continuous improvement, and scheduling techniques.

What's in it for you

An opportunity to work with a well-respected industry leader who recognizes the value of their associates and engages them as true partners in running their business. Sheridan will provide you with an excellent compensation package and benefits, and the growth potential that comes along with working for an industry leader.

So, if you are looking for an opportunity to bring your printing knowledge to an environment where your leadership will make an immediate impact, please apply today!

Sheridan is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location