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More about our company & position:
STRATACACHE delivers in-store retail experience transformation and exceptional customer journeys through a wide array of marketing technology. Our solutions enable retailers to learn deeply about their customers shopping preferences and behaviors, delivering targeted promotional or task-based messaging on any digital display. With 3.3 million activations globally, we power the biggest digital networks for the worlds largest brands. Across the STRATACACHE family of complementary Marketing Technology solution companies, we have the technology, expertise, and track record to bring retail innovation that delivers results. Learn more about the STRATACACHE family at www.stratacache.com or on Social Media at LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook!
STRATACACHE values our employees in addition to the opportunity to join a collaborative team and do interesting work, we offer competitive compensation to our employees. Our comprehensive offerings include major medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance options as well as Employee Benefit Time, matching 401K, corporate discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program. Well be happy to tell you more during the interview process!
Plant Manager
This incumbent will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production scheduling, on-time delivery of goods, Inventory management, purchasing, maintenance, safety following company policies and procedures. They will develop processes that maximize stewardship, EH&S, quality and productivity of personnel and equipment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customersÂ’ expectations
- Prepare operating budget and monitor that the budget is met
- Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
- Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
- Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
- Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
- Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
- Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff (in conjunction with HR Department)
- Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
- Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
- Address employeesÂ’ issues or grievances
- Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
- Ensure all Health and Safety, and Environmental requirements are met
- Collaborate with Engineering, Sales and Marketing in developing new products that can be manufactured cost efficiently.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven minimum 10 years work experience as Plant Manager preferably in the Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) Industry, with emphasis on metal and plastic enclosures, and electronic devices
- BS degree in Engineering, or Business Management or related field required
- Experience with NPI (New Product Introduction) and manufacturing complex electro-mechanical assemblies highly desired
- Practical knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources) with P&L accountability
- Familiarity with North American Market, International Markets and industry standards
- Solid modelling CAD, simulation tools or testing of systems
- Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
- Prior experience managing a R&D/Engineering staff
- Software Literacy: proficient with MS Office Suite, Projects, ERP Systems
- Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
- Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills, both for direct and indirect employees
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards for operating plants
- Able to lead root cause analysis investigations
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of local Labor Laws & Regulations would be an asset
- Lean/Six Sigma knowledge would be an asset
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein in support of the company
- International supply chain and management is a plus
- NetSuite experience is highly desired
** IMPORTANT: For immediate consideration, please FULLY COMPLETE & SIGN our online application when applying!
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: As a condition of employment, all successful candidates are required to consent and successfully pass mandatory drug and background screening prior to first day of employment.
STRATACACHE and its family of companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
While we are excited and appreciate you interest in our opportunities, please keep in mind that we are not able to contact all applicants that have applied.
No vendor/agency solicitation please.
