Plant Manager

Description

Greenbridge offers convenient and economical one stop shopping. You need to look no further as Greenbridge carries the broadest line of polyester strapping/polypropylene strapping in a multitude of widths, colors, core sizes, and break strengths. In addition to the broadest line of polyester strapping/polypropylene strapping, Greenbridge offers a full complement of strapping equipment, power tools, and accessories. We provide a complete range of strapping solutions from the most basic manual tools to the largest engineered strapping systems for extremely demanding applications. 

All of the above would mean nothing if it were not backed by dedicated employees and extraordinary service. We ship a high percentage of stock orders from our inventory, and Greenbridge can always be competitive in the markets we serve. When one evaluates price selection, service, and quality, Greenbridge leads the way in overall value.

The Plant Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day and strategic activities of a plant of moderate complexity and size, to achieve financial and operating objectives as determined by Polychem and Corporate Vice President of Operations. This role is a key leadership role, which manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for safety, production, maintenance, warehouse, quality, customer relations, human resources, and finance. This position serves as the most senior leader and is also responsible for compliance with the Polychem code of conduct and for ensuring plant compliance with all regulations (federal and local), as well as other Polychem policies and procedures.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the plant, including manufacturing, maintenance, quality, extrusion and other areas.
• Ensures all supervisors are appropriately trained and provide support to supervisors with appropriate training for all line workers across shifts.
• Manage the housekeeping such that the plant is clean, safe, and well-maintained (LOTO and housekeeping).
• Manage & participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs and downtime through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital
• Ensure attainment of business objectives and production schedules that meet or exceed our company's customer expectations
• Maintain productivity levels through effective monitoring of staffing levels and financial requirements.
• Manage spending against budget in relations to changes in production volume
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives
• Provide direction, development and leadership to the entire plant team.
• Manages a multiple shift operation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive manufacturing/plant management experience
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Must have excellent people skills and ability to have a team rally behind them to meet the output and growth goals of the company.
• Must have a “take-charge” personality who can efficiently and effectively identify and solve problems and manage the growth and opportunity this company is experiencing.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills to interact with Engineering, Maintenance, and other management with respect to challenges or opportunities.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing