Plant Manager

Company: CRG Search
Location: Oshkosh
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Our client:Our client is an industry leader in the commercial metal processing industry for more than 40 years. Our client operates with trust, transparency, and outstanding communication with their partners, providing quality products and services, on time with great value.
Summary:We are recruiting for a Plant Manager position who will be accountable for managing day-to-day operations, facilities management, and metal processing applications. This includes general supervision of all phases of plant operations including production, quality control, maintenance, shipping & receiving, and maintaining relevant quality system certifications.
Location:Oshkosh, WI
Compensation:Competitive Compensation and PTO + Bonus + Relocation assistance + Comprehensive Benefits Package Start Day One!
Job Details:

• Develop and regularly monitor appropriate performance metrics, financial forecasts, and other metrics to evaluate operations and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement policies and practices to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and fulfill customer expectations.
• Oversee all staff and operations on a day-to-day basis, Providing leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate employees, and set appropriate individual, and team performance targets. Conduct performance reviews for direct reports and provide timely and relevant feedback.
• Promote effective communications at all levels of the company by holding and participating in employee meetings and ensuring timely dissemination of relevant information.
• Manage customer relationships and retention by providing quick response times and problem-solving opportunities to prospective and current customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with the sales team and other internal teams to collaborate, influence, and effectively drive company initiatives and objectives.
• Monitor and regularly evaluate existing processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor operations expenses and identify ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Manage P&L activities on a regular basis. Ensure adherence to operating budgets.
  Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline preferred. Other degree majors may be considered with appropriate experience in Operations Management. MBA is also preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in key leadership/management roles at a manufacturing facility, with demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing, operations, maintenance, and engineering.
  • Prior experience with metal processing is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize business issues and deliver solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
  • Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access) to analyze data and trends.
  • Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, to drive improvement.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs.
  • Excellent leadership, team-building, and advanced coaching skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and motivate people, assess and develop employee skills.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and listening abilities

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