ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSLeadership
- Responsible for maintaining a collaborative work environment amongst the employees at the plants to promote a productive and positive culture.
- Hire, train, develop and evaluate direct reports. Take corrective action as needed on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
- Recommend and once approved, coordinate major projects (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).
- Establish group and individual accountabilities for problem solving and cost reduction.
Planning
- Monitor plant objectives and metrics (such as gross margin, scrap, quality, safety, turnover and employee engagement) to develop a plan for continuous improvement.
- Evaluate costs of materials, supplies, and labor to determine plans for reducing costs.
- Be proficient in supply chain knowledge and work with purchasing/vendors to navigate market specific supply chain risk and opportunities.
- Work with Director to submit the capital expenditure budget for approval annually.
Productivity
- Ensure equipment and labor resources are being utilized effectively in all areas.
- With subject-matter experts, develop or adapt production methods for R&D scale-ups, new product introductions and other innovations in a safe and cost-effective manner.
- Work collaboratively with sales personnel and facility talent to evaluate and communicate production capacities for new business opportunities.
- Encourage use of new techniques and technologies to improve plant capabilities.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Lead plants in accomplishing the established goals and accurately present results to director.
- Review production and other operational reports to ensure company objectives are being met.
- Identify deficiencies or inconsistencies in processes, documents, and work to resolve effectively.
- Focus on fact-based problem solving to resolve issues while working proactively to avoid potential issues before they occur.
Other
- Responsible for management of contract manufacturing accounts at the plants to fill extra line capacity not being used by Cortec product manufacturing.
- Responsible for ERP utilization, customization, and query creation for Plant needs.
- Additional related duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONSMinimum EducationMinimum Experience