PLANT MANAGER NEEDED - FREMONT, OHIO
A Leading Manufacturing Company in the Fremont, Ohio area needs a Plant Manager. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Plant Operations Manager is to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes to meet short and long range plans using the most economical and productive methods. You will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. You will be required to stay abreast of advances in manufacturing technology and management to implement changes and improvements that will maximize safety, quality, productivity and stewardship.
Be responsible for plant metrics in the areas of EHS, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory.
Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customer s expectations
Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining company 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 company Leadership team
Manage and develop plant staff
Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
Insure plant safety procedures are maintained and adhered to by all plant staff and personnel
Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
Demonstrate personal leadership and lead by example; actively participate in or lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts
Consistently display and foster good communication with employees at all levels
Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with high stress or emergency situations, priority changes, or new assignments
Interact professionally with customers, suppliers, and employees
Work in an environmentally responsible manner
Understand and support Company philosophies, goals and directions
Produce and maintain a consistent quality of work
Recommend improvements for area product and processes
QUALIFICATIONS:
A strong Lean Manufacturing knowledge and practice base
A solid understanding of the financial impacts of operational actions
Must have proven working experience as a manufacturing operations manager
Familiarity with high mix / low volume production
A demonstrated track record of effectiveness and team building
College education; BS degree in Business Management or Engineering
Masters or MBA degree preferred
7 - 10 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership position
Proven upward progression and increased responsibility
A strong Lean Manufacturing knowledge and practice base
Previous manufacturing experience is required (machine shop experience a must)
Microsoft Office knowledge
General computer knowledge
ERP System knowledge and exposure (Epicor experience is a plus)
Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources)
TO APPLY:
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
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