Plant Manager

Local, family owned small business is seeking a Plant Manager- Midwest Plastics IncCompany Website: https://www.midwestplastics.comPlant Manager Responsibilities: Manage daily operations in our plant facility Ensure safety and efficiency of the facility Test and monitor plant processes Prepare, analyze and issue production and performance reports Maintain all administrative records Control costs to achieve company budget goals Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program • Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations• 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• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime• Commit to plant safety procedures• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets• Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements• Influence and learn from below• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and conceptsRequirements: • Previous knowledge/hands on experience in plastics fabrication• Proven work experience as a plant manager• Proven managerial experience• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes• Computer literacy• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skillsBase Salary: $60K with bonuses and Profit SharingTwo weeks paid vacation. Paid HolidaysMonday-Friday If Interested, contact Chris at: cleahy@midwestplastics.com