Plant Manager

This position is responsible for the overall management of 250 personnel including supervisory, laboratory, production, and maintenance team members.

Fluid Dynamics or similar industry experience is required!Excellent relocation assistance package offered!

Plant Manager Duties and Responsibilities:Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations of plastics blow molding, compounding, filling, blending, and packaging activities in a fast-paced environmentResponsible for the overall management of up to 100 personnel including supervisory, laboratory, production, and maintenance team membersMonitors and manages all supply chain activity of inbound and outbound materials used in production activities using technologies such as JDE, SAP, or similar programsManagement of the raw materials inventory ordering, tracking, and production work order process for all commodity and other materials used in the production process and in forecasting/scheduling in facilitiesAccount for all finished product inventories and warehousing operationsOversee the rail and trucking transportation activities and work with third-party transportersCoordinate and manage the maintenance activity for all aspects of the production, storage, and operating equipmentDevelop and maintain a proactive approach to minimizing equipment downtime through effective production scheduling and preventive maintenance programsResponsible for maintenance and security of all buildingsManage all facility production equipment, establish CapEx needs, develop and manage using the facility operating profit and lossMaintain a strong commitment to and implementation of quality environmental health and safety programs to ensure workplace safety and compliance with all regulatory standardsDevelop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assetsImplement plant and other operating strategies that are in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focusEnsure that all required accounting, budgeting, and other administrative activity is being performed and managed by plant personnelOther duties as assignedPlant Manager Qualifications:A minimum of 8 years of experience managing a manufacturing facilityFive years of liquid and compounding experience requiredWorking knowledge and strong experience in supply chain activities for manufacturing operationsOutstanding leadership and communication skills that enable the ability to collaborate, gain trust and influence throughout the operating facility and with all company personnelStrong problem-solving and organizational skillsCommitment to production scheduling flexibility to meet customer demandsKnowledge of DOT regulations and standardsExperience working with a multi-disciplinary team of professionalsBachelor's degree in engineering, production management, business management, chemistry or other related fieldProcess improvement methodology experience preferred; such as LEAN, TPM, 5S or Six Sigma