Plant Manager

The Plant Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and management to plant operations. Through hands-on leadership, you will provide management oversight for the day-to-day operations and proper functioning of the facility to include Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Production Planning, Human Resources, EH&S, Shipping & Receiving. With ownership of the plant P&L, the Plant Manager is responsible for controlling costs and driving performance. Ensuring efficiency, safety, quality throughout the plant is the top priority. This position will support and create processes and activities within functional areas, and work to support the development of new business and maintenance of current business. As the strategic leader, the individual should strive to identify process improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and oversee operational performance to ensure consistent and superior customer service. The Plant Manager will work with the leadership team to build strong culture that develops employees. Duties And Responsibilities:As a key member of the North American Beverage Operations Leadership Team, the Plant Managers responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following: Supervise direct and coordinate personnel activities concerned with productionManage performance and development of all of their direct reportsDeveloping and implement the plant’s annual budget as well as carrying out the annual strategic plans of the facilityInteract with plant leadership team to establish production and quality standardsPlan and direct production activities and priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factorsCoordinate production activities along with procurement, maintenance, production planning, safety and quality control activities to obtain optimal use of employee and equipment resourcesReview and analyze production to determine causes on non-conformity with production specifications and operating or production problemsMaintain collaboration and effective communication with all appropriate parties, develops and implements methods and procedures to eliminate operation problems and improve product qualityCommunicate and coordinates with engineering to maintain machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of productsActively manage production scheduling while effectively communicates any changes in schedules, production or procedures to all shifts and employeesPerforms other job-related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:In addition to the qualifications and experience listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in engineering, business or equivalent work experienceMinimum of ten (10) years manufacturing experience in positions of increasing responsibility including five (5) plus years in a management role including Plant Superintendent or Plant ManagerMust be willing to relocate for growth/advancement opportunitiesApproximately 10% overnight travelPreferred RequirementsExperience in high-speed metal packaging related to the manufacture or use of Beverage, Food or Aerosol packagingCompetenciesHighly motivated, driven and results orientedStrong problem solving skills and the ability to effectively solve problems both on an individual and collaborative approach.Working knowledge of principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations including SPC, Six Sigma, 5S, SMED and Lean Manufacturing.Working knowledge of accounting and financial aspects of manufacturing.Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing operation.Must believe in the team approach to solving problems and must have proven success in coaching & leading teams to resolve specific problems.Fundamental understanding of HR/IR laws, rules and regulations.Ability to create employee training and development plans and willingness to act in the role of a mentor.Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate peopleExperience developing, building and maintaining strong business partnershipsStrong relationship management, interpersonal, listening and communication skillsEffective communicator in both written and verbal correspondence as well as an effective presenter.Strong knowledge of PC’s and software programs Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus Working ConditionsGenerally works in an office environment but will be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting in a plant environment.While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic. The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperaturesThe noise level is frequently loud *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential fu