Plant Manager

DAP is looking to hire Plant Manager for our Baltimore Plant.

Position Overview

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the operation of the manufacturing plant located in Baltimore, MD (Rosedale).

The incumbent will oversee a 200+ non-union workforce and ensure that the plant operates consistently with established goals regarding safety, quality, service and cost.

The Plant Manager will directly manage a team of five leaders and will report to the Sr.

Director, Manufacturing.

Responsibilities


* Manage and direct all manufacturing activities to ensure a safe, clean environment in a manner that will deliver a profitable, high quality product, delivered on time to customers.

Work closely with Sales.

Manage the complexity of a high SKU and pace of a quick-change environment.


* Develop a strong management team, actively sponsoring leadership development.

Create and maintain a site plan for staffing, training, and evaluating associates in the plan.


* Foster a climate of engagement and mutual appreciation between managers and hourly associates.


* Create a culture that is proactive, focused on continuous improvement and always driven for results.


* Continue to develop key indicators based on OEE and Zero-Based Yield that provide performance data on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.


* Actively pursue opportunities that will improve DAP’s cost position.


* Reinforce procedures that provide assurance the inventory turn targets and production goals are achieved.


* Collaboration with the R&D and Marketing teams to assure manufacturing capabilities align with product innovation.

Requirements


* Bachelor’s degree


* 7 years of experience managing a plant


* Very strong verbal communication skills, ability to effectively communicate one-on-one and present to large group.


* Strong written communication skills: ability to effectively communicate with customers by email, as well as develop written reports and presentations.


* High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, SAP experience is a plus.


* Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills


* Experienced in Project Management and statistics.


* Familiarity with DAP products a plus

About DAP

DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products.

DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.

You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores.

DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United State...