What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Unilock?
About Unilock
Unilock, a family-owned and operated business, originally introduced the paving stone to North America in 1972. Backed by family values and a commitment to quality, Unilock has grown to become the premier manufacturer of paving stones and retaining walls. Traveling the globe in search of inspiration, Unilock strives to stay on the leading edge of design and manufacturing innovation, to reflect the evolving needs, wants and sense of style of its customers.
Safety
- Provide “leadership by example” with a proactive approach toward the health and safety of all customers, employees and visitors.
- Co-Chair Safety Committee
- Ensure all safety policies and procedures are strictly adhered to
- Enforce progressive disciplinary policies and ensure accuracy and consistency
- Co-ordinate with HR to ensure employees safety records are up to date
- Ensure compliance with OSHA/OHSA and EPA/MOE regulations coordinating efforts with outside consultants
- Review monthly Safety Committee meeting minutes
- Update OSHA 200 log where applicable
Training
- Ensure the training of plant staff is ongoing and progressive in accordance with the Unilock Training Program.
- Ensure plant employee training modules are updated
- Perform and review employee evaluations
- Review employee training requirements
Production
- Monitor production schedules and inventory levels. Ensure Unilock Total Quality Management program is strictly adhered to. Review product deficiencies, seconds and scrap reports and develop an action plan as necessary.
- Review all production reports
- Color testing
- Inventory counts
- Ensure product availability to customers and co-ordinate with production schedulers as required
- Review fulfillment reports
Preventive Maintenance
- Review daily and weekly maintenance checklist with plant and maintenance supervisors and approve action plan for repairs.
- Ultimate responsibility for plant maintenance
- Ensure spare parts inventory is accurate and adequate
Purchasing
- Follow the policy for all purchases of raw materials and plant supplies.
Reports
- Prepare budget and actively review daily and monthly reports.
- Prepare yearly plant budget
- Downtime efficiency report
- Mold analysis/Mold usage review
- Provide monthly safety, training and production update in Presidents Report
Other essential duties
- Ensure the availability of superior quality products in an efficient and cost effective manner to Unilock customers.
- Responsible for hiring and dismissal(s) for plant operations.
- Pursue excellence in all areas of plant operations.
Business Fundamentals
- Business planning/ Capital planning and purchasing
- Employee development and evaluations
- Cost control
- Complaint resolution/Customer service
- Communication
- Consistent policy enforcement
Plant Fundamentals
- Safety / Zero Accidents
- Training
- Total Quality Management / concrete technology
- Housekeeping
- Pursue/exceed budgeted operational OEE [Continuous Improvement]
- Preventative maintenance program
- Production planning
- Raw material inventory
- Inventory control [Finished Product]
- Assist with new product development
- Assist with construction projects and equipment installation
Physical Requirements
- Requires standing, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 50 lbs. Requires the ability to perform work with hands and/or arms in the same repetitive motion above and below shoulder level.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years manufacturing experience
- College/University diploma
- Minimum 5 years Proven Supervisory/Management experience
- Working knowledge of machine operations
- Computer skills - MS Office, ERP Systems
- Fundamental understanding of Lean Manufacturing Concepts (OEE, 5S, etcetera.)
- Fundamental understanding of Preventative Maintenance Programs (CMMS)
- Business fundamentals (Planning, Budgeting, Purchasing)
- Multi-lingual (Spanish, German)
- The ability to read and write the English language