Plant Manager

💰 $3,200 - $5,120 (Est.) 📍 Romeoville

Job Description

Qualifications
Familiarity with manufacturing environments, and ability to apply fundamental troubleshooting skills to technical problems
Familiarity with Continuous Improvement, LEAN and six-sigma
Familiarity with meeting OSHA standards and leading a culture of safety first
Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identifies and addresses problems and meets deadlines
Ability to work effectively with a wide array of personnel
Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Computer skills to include ERP system and Microsoft programs
Must be able to use computer programs to keep track of administrative tasks such as report writing, analysis of work orders, evaluations of product estimates and outputs
Excellent communication skills with the ability to talk with groups of employees as well as strong one-on-one communication skills to facilitate employee engagement
Must be committed to the success of the entire organization
Requires sitting, operating a computer keyboard, telephone and other office equipment for extended periods of time
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time as required to walk-shop floor
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping
Work environment is in a warehouse/produuction and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field required
10+ years’ leading a team in a manufacturing environment
Must be "hands-on" and assist in completing department goals as required
Benefits
Competitive Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance premium
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Match
Paid Vacation and Paid Sick
Holiday Pay
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities include managing all day-to-day plant operations
Manage and lead a team of production and warehouse employees
Responsible to improve efficiency, cost, quality, and safety through both individual and team contributions
Supervise all plant operations including production and warehouse departments
Coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion
Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties in production
Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with other department directors as necessary
Maintains communication and coaching to employees on a daily basis to ensure they have the information to do their jobs and that they understand and adhere to the goals and direction of the company
Trains direct reports on operating procedures, quality standards, environmental, health and safety procedures and company policies
Ensures compliance and sustainment of training to ensure a smooth operation
Determine staffing requirements, and participate in the recruiting process i.e., interview, hire and train new employees
Provides performance and daily corrective feedback to employees as needed
Writes direct reports performance reviews
Recommends raises, next level of discipline, and terminations to Director of Operations and Human Resources Manager
Respond to emergency department requests
Troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution
Participate in all shifts as necessary to assure department is streamlined
Collaborates with other departments on projects as needed
Communicate regularly with plant personnel to maintain high level of morale
Perform all other duties as assigned
Works in both an office environment and warehouse
Job description
Job Overview

The primary responsibilities include managing all day-to-day plant operations. Manage and lead a team of production and warehouse employees. Responsible to improve efficiency, cost, quality, and safety through both individual and team contributions.

Essential Responsibilities
• Supervise all plant operations including production and warehouse departments.
• Coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion.
• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties in production. Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with other department directors as necessary.
• Maintains communication and coaching to employees on a daily basis to ensure they have the information to do their jobs and that they understand and adhere to the goals and direction of the company.
• Trains direct reports on operating procedures, quality standards, environmental, health and safety procedures and company policies. Ensures compliance and sustainment of training to ensure a smooth operation.
• Determine staffing requirements, and participate in the recruiting process i.e., interview, hire and train new employees.
• Provides performance and daily corrective feedback to employees as needed. Writes direct reports performance reviews. Recommends raises, next level of discipline, and terminations to Director of Operations and Human Resources Manager.
• Respond to emergency department requests. Troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution.
• Participate in all shifts as necessary to assure department is streamlined.
• Collaborates with other departments on projects as needed.
• Communicate regularly with plant personnel to maintain high level of morale.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments, and ability to apply fundamental troubleshooting skills to technical problems.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement, LEAN and six-sigma.
• Familiarity with meeting OSHA standards and leading a culture of safety first.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identifies and addresses problems and meets deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide array of personnel.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Computer skills to include ERP system and Microsoft programs. Must be able to use computer programs to keep track of administrative tasks such as report writing, analysis of work orders, evaluations of product estimates and outputs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to talk with groups of employees as well as strong one-on-one communication skills to facilitate employee engagement.
• Must be committed to the success of the entire organization.

Physical Requirements

Requirements include, but are not limited to:
• Works in both an office environment and warehouse.
• Requires sitting, operating a computer keyboard, telephone and other office equipment for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time as required to walk-shop floor.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Work environment is in a warehouse/produuction and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.
• This is a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.

Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field required.
• 10+ years’ leading a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the plastic bottle industry, or in a manufacturing environment, is highly preferred
• Must be "hands-on" and assist in completing department goals as required.

Competitive Benefits
• Medical, dental and vision insurance premium.
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Paid Sick
• Holiday Pay

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, ****** orientation or other protected characteristics.

💡 Quick Summary

Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Plant Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Romeoville offers a professional environment and growth potential.

Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.

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Job Details

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