Job Details

Position Title: Plant Manager

Reports to: Senior VP of Manufacturing

The Plant Manager will monitor and coordinate the effective and efficient utilization of employees through proactive, high participation, work team involvement. The position directs all day-to-day activities of the plant, including both the paper and converted products lines, consistent with company policies and procedures. This position manages the production, quality, and safety of the various products to meet the Company's goals and objectives in a safe and effective manner. Monitor and coordinate personnel activities and equipment as well as direct daily operations consistent with company policies and procedures. Report on KPIs, key process metrics, workforce, production, and opportunities to the Senior VP of Manufacturing. Promote teamwork within the management teams and on the plant floor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Foster and enhance the safety culture to achieve safety.
• Provide operational and employee leadership to the facility, striving for quality.
• Drive productivity, quality, and performance through the daily use of metrics.
• Manage financial performance and make required changes as needed to meet business objectives.
• Manage all aspects of the plant cost structure including direct and indirect labor, maintenance, and consumable spending, and proactively control business volume swings to preserve profitability.
• Assist operating management with budgeting, production statistics, cost analysis, justification of capital expenditures, and asset management.
• Lead the facility in establishing and meeting continuous improvement goals.
• Partner with various leaders to develop and maintain a positive culture consistent with Company's values, behaviors, and mission.
• Encourage and support the development of all plant personnel.
• Responsible for overall performance efficiencies and competitive service levels for the plant.
• Participate in process improvement and cost savings initiatives.
• Responsible for incorporating continuous quality improvement principles into daily quality management.
• Assure compliance with state and federal regulatory matters including OSHA, EPA, EEO and Affirmative Action, and Quality Audits.
• Overall management responsibility for the implementation of mandatory and best practice sharing for cost savings, safety compliance, and reduced employee hazard exposure.
• Coordinates the effective utilization of production capacity, staffing and equipment through planning, organizing, and scheduling.
• Continuously improve customer satisfaction through programs to provide on-time delivery that meets and/or exceeds customer quality and cost expectations.
• Overall management responsibility for all aspects of quality including product performance, complaint resolution, customer satisfaction, and maintenance and improvement of quality systems.
• Maintain a sense of urgency and accountability in the plant to ensure prompt responses to employee needs.
• Ensure the protection of company assets through appropriate maintenance.
• Monitor raw materials and supplies on hand to ensure adequate inventory.
• Maintain 24 hour/day on call availability to deal with potential problems/issues.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and respect among all employees.
• Implement employee training and cross-training to perform production jobs.
• Conduct formal and informal performance reviews reporting to this position.
• Audit the production records for completeness and accuracy.
• Recommend for hire, disciplinary action, and other personnel decisions.
• Interact professionally and appropriately with sales and customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Professionalism and respect emphasized with all employees.
• A positive attitude and strong affinity towards teamwork.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Ability to supervise assigned employees to perform job duties and meet production goals in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on engagement with personnel and operations.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees and management.
• Knowledge of and experience in production operations and leading a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present findings to a wide variety of audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and perform other functions associated with leading and managing a group.
• Knowledge of and competency using UKG, SAP, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Education, Certifications, and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience.

Work Conditions

• On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Walking throughout the property several times a day.
• General bending and lifting required.
• May be exposed to general manufacturing hazards in the plant.

On-site safety gear required as defined by the plant environment, and federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.