Plant Manager

Plant Manager

The Plant Manager is responsible to oversee all aspects of the operation within the Little Chute, WI facility.

This position manages the daily activities of the plant and is responsible for the proper execution of all tasks associated with human safety, product quality and plant operations.

The position will manage the plant costs to ensure spend is in alignment with set budget.

Primary Responsibilities:


* Provide leadership to the overall operation, including Production Supervisor, QA Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor and Office personnel.


* Coach and manage performance of all direct reports and entire plant team.


* Be a change agent for the facility by influencing and inspiring all team members.


* Ensure materials, equipment, and supplies that are needed to perform daily production are in place.


* Manage the plant budget and communicate concerns when these are present.


* Work with internal and external customers to ensure the plant is meeting set expectations.


* Ensure that human safety is a core value for all team members by promoting a safe work environment and safe work practices.


* Develop talent within the plant to ensure strong leadership is present at all levels.


* Manage all plant capital spend by working closely with maintenance and submitting all capital requests and making sure that all projects are completed on time and within the authorized dollar amount.


* Seek out cost savings initiatives and take action to ensure the plant is best serving the overall company.


* Support product quality improvements by ensuring all EQMS requirements are in place.


* In cooperation with Human Resources maintain strong employee relations.


* Drive continuous improvement efforts via process improvement teams within the plant.


* Create team engagement to find and resolve production limiters.


* Developing and executing the site budget within corporate guidelines.


* Providing strategic direction.


* Managing all plantresources to optimize profitability to meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations.


* Creating a positive work environment that supportscontinuous improvement, reinforces company philosophy and policies anddiverse and inclusive workforce.


* Develop the skills and capabilities of both salaried and hourly team members.

Required Experience/Education:


* High school/GED and 3-5 years leadership experience in a manufacturing facility or Associates degree and 5-7 years leadership experience in a manufacturing facility.


* Strong leadership skills and strategic planning skills.


* Must be respected by peers, co-workers, vendors, and internal and external customers.


* Must have strong customer relations skills in working with both internal and external customers.


* Requires proven and demonstrated project management capabilities and the ability to diagnose operational inefficiencies.


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