Plant Manager (in KY)

We are looking to fill a full time Plant Manager position with a manufacturer located in the area of Hopkinsville, KY. If you qualify and are looking for a change, please send your resume for consideration.

MUST HAVES:

Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Material Science, Operations Management or

Business; and / or combination of education and equivalent relevant years of experience

8-10 years of manufacturing experience

A strong lean manufacturing background

• MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A PLANT MANAGER IN MANUFACTURING TO APPLY.

SALARY RANGE: $105k to $156k per year PLUS 15% Bonus potential. Relocation assistance is available: $13k to $24k lump sum depending on location and distance.

POSITION SUMMARY

Directs and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and other production-related activities while ensuring the mill s number one priority is safety. Leads the mill s culture initiative to create a great place to work for attracting and retaining top talent. Employs lean manufacturing techniques, visual controls, and plant performance measures to meet production goals and strives for continuous improvement. Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and better working relationships.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Seeks to improve the mill s operational performance and competitive positioning through continuous improvement of production related processes.

Assists with overseeing policies, procedures, and processes designed to minimize costs and maximize production

Oversees the mill s manufacturing processes and identifies opportunities for process improvement or efficiency optimization.

Develops a manufacturing plan and production schedule that increases profit while reducing overhead

Work directly with department heads to coordinate purchasing, production, quality, and distribution processes, with the expectation of achieving budgeted year over year improvements in revenue, ROS, yield, and productivity.

Execute the strategy deployment plan within the business including implementing, operating, and optimizing new technologies and processes that build on our sustainable competitive advantage and position the business for decades of highly profitable rapid growth.

Champion health, environment, and safety initiatives within the business, while maintaining compliance standards.

Provide expectations, accountability, and direction to direct reports.

Prepares and maintains plant budgets; control and monitor cost to maintain budget goals.

Champion the Business system and utilize concepts in all aspects of the business resulting in elimination of waste, clarity of purpose, and organizational focus, while driving continuous improvement within the organization.

Develop a culture that promotes involvement, communication, mutual trust & respect, expectations and accountability, and a passion for excellence.

Core Responsibilities

Model company values and behaviors as outlined in the Mission Statement

Represent company in a professional manner

Follow all company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures, and standards Follow all company Quality Standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality

Additional Responsibilities:

Work with Engineering, Maintenance and Quality organization to assure project work is effective and meeting expectations to assure KPI s are meeting desired targets.

QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Material Science, Operations Management or

Business; and / or combination of education and equivalent relevant years of experience

8-10 years of manufacturing experience

A strong lean manufacturing background

Previous experience in metals is strongly desired

Travel required