Plant Manager (Wood Products)

Company OverviewStella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact. To learn more about the company, visit us at: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jonesAbout our Plant Operations in Arlington, WashingtonOur 38-acre manufacturing site in Arlington specializes in the production of high-quality utility poles and is located 15 miles north of Everett. The local plant team is made up of 25 dedicated manufacturing professionals across a variety of positions, from entry-level to more advanced roles. To learn more about Arlington’s utility pole products (including a 1-minute video overview), visit our product page: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/products/utility-poles Position OverviewThe Plant Manager at Stella-Jones in Arlington is responsible for managing daily plant operation functions in a safe manner to ensure production schedules and requirements are achieved on a quality, timely and cost-effective basis. This leader ensures compliance with government regulations pertaining to environmental controls, hazardous waste management and safety. Key ResponsibilitiesSafety, Environmental & Regulatory ComplianceDrives a positive safety culture by setting a strong example and continually improving the effectiveness of safety training and programs.Ensures compliance with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations, including environmental controls and hazardous waste requirements.Trains and ensures all assigned employees understand and adhere to safety, environmental, and operational requirements. Production Operations & PerformanceManages daily plant operations to ensure production schedules and requirements are achieved safely, on time, and within quality standards.Establishes production and quality control standards and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.Ensures all established cost, quality, safety, and delivery commitments are met.Coordinates manufacturing activities with internal functions and suppliers to optimize the utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials.Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to minimize costs and prevent delays.Assures maintenance programs are executed and production interruptions are minimized through effective preventive maintenance follow-up.Recommends system improvements and plans to enhance productivity and operational performance. Financial Management & Business PlanningDevelops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans, including labor requirements, cycle times, and production costs.Participates in the annual budgeting process and is responsible for operating and capital budget development and attainment.Establishes budget and cost controls and reviews production costs to support profitable operations.Modifies production and inventory control programs as needed to maintain and improve financial performance.Directs the preparation of accounting records. Leadership, Staffing & Workforce DevelopmentMaintains the operation with a qualified, competent workforce aligned to business needs.Provides direct supervision of exempt and non-exempt staff, including performance evaluations, coaching, improvement plans, and disciplinary action when necessary.Approves paid time off (PTO), assigns or delegates work, and provides on-the-job training and guidance.Interviews candidates and supports hiring to build and retain a strong plant team. Continuous Improvement & Industry EngagementVisits related company facilities to maintain current knowledge of industry methods and cost performance.Attends meetings, trade shows, seminars, and other professional events to stay current on manufacturing best practices.Identifies and implements operational improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance.Performs other related duties as assigned. QualificationsTen or more years of work experience in the manufacturing industry requiredFive or more years of manufacturing plant leadership experience (ideally in roles such as Plant Manager, Production Manager, etc) required; Seven or more years preferredExperience in wood products manufacturing or a similar industrial manufacturing environment preferredBachelor’s degree preferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge and practical experience of lean manufacturing methodsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety and environmental policies and procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizationProficient in Microsoft Office and ideally SAP or other ERP systems Employee BenefitsAs a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:Competitive compensation w/ targeted starting base salary of $110,000 to $140,000 a yearAnnual profit-sharing bonus program401(k) savings plan with excellent Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)Relocation assistance available to non-local candidatesComprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose fromSeveral company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage, Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies, Long-Term Disability Coverage, Access to a robust employee assistance programAbility to purchase Company stock Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled