position title: plant / operations manager

location: east hanover, NJ

position id:6200

 

Summary:

The Plant Manager is responsible for directing the converting operations. The Manager coordinates converting plant operations through planning with other company managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.

 

This role is responsible for:

• Planning organizing day to day operations of two 10 hour shifts, 4 days per week
• Manage several direct operations supervisors and over 60 employees in the plant
• Responsible for production assets to meet on time shipping
• Optimize output & QA
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Reduce waste & improve efficiency
• Maintain a safe working environment

 

Specific Responsibilities:

· Build a high performance team to deliver key performance indicators

· Manage daily KPI’s to develop and implement corrective action as necessary to ensure successful release liner manufacturing

· Analyzes production and processes data as needed to track improvement processes

· Manage the production operations of the plant, which includes the implementation and administration of production procedures, schedules, safety initiatives, and quality improvement

· Assist with developing and implementing an overall production strategy in the plant, such as resource allocation, budget development and capital and process improvement projects using plant metrics

· Champion continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques to drive profitability

· Work with other departments to develop maintenance strategy, continuous improvement events, safety compliance, and quality initiatives

· Provide direction, development and leadership to production supervisors; manage staff through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management

· Responsible for presenting manufacturing data and results to management and other team members

· Inspire the team to strive for success and holding others accountable to do the same.

· Communicates with employees routinely to build trust and share information to engage employees.

· Treats people with integrity and respect, and develops an environment of empowerment and commitment.

· Ensures that employees are trained and knowledgeable in all safe operating procedures.

· Collaborates with maintenance for capital improvement projects and procedures to continually improve our processes, material utilization and efficiency and reduce downtime throughout the plant

· Oversees and coordinates production staffing assignments and overtime procedures

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Coach, guide, and develop direct reports, create meaningful feedback discussions that support and enhance employee success.

· Develop and implement team succession plans, training and development.

· Provide direct supervision of team and drive accountability.

· Drive performance of staff through finding motivating factors, creating inspiration for your team, and providing resources to help them be successful.

· Drive regular communication with your team to create organizational awareness and transparency.

 

Our requirements:

· At least 10 years of related management experience

· Slitting, Rewinding or Converting Experience

· Knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Lean or 6 Sigma and statistical methodologies

· Familiarity with Quality Standards

· Willingness to work flexible schedules

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and MES necessary

 

Languages:

English

 

Other:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Safety & Security

· Customer Focus

· Team Player

· Positive Energy

· Passion

· Integrity

· Resourceful

· Experience

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Pulls hand trucks to lift and move 500lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee is working in an environment of fast moving equipment.

 

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Employees are required to wear hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes.

 

We offer:

· An interesting job within the adhesive tapes, converting and printed products industry

· To be part of a successful multicultural company

· An empowering environment

· Growth opportunity

• Base Salary: 110-140k or commensurate with experience
• Bonus: 10% annually
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Match

 

Contact person:

If you are a dynamic and open-minded team player whose working style is characterized by flexibility and you are looking for a position where you take on even more responsibilities, take the first step and send your application to angelo@centraljobs.com or call 440-772-1015.