Plant Manager Job at BWise Trailers, Chambersburg, PA

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  • BWise Trailers
  • Chambersburg, PA

Job Description

Job Overview

The plant manager position directs and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, P&L and other production-related activities. The plant manager will also be responsible for the Lean daily management of the plant to include, but not limited to, continuous improvement throughout the year.

Job Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage multi-shift plant operations for safety, quality, delivery, production, maintenance, and shipping and receiving.
  • Coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental Managers/Supervisors to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Develop and control profits, plans, and budget.
  • Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, Repairs and Maintenance, and salaries.
  • Manages capital asset maintenance.
  • Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
  • Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
  • Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
  • Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
  • Promotes safety and health awareness at all times.
  • Monitors safety and health regulations to ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations.
  • Identifies plant safety training needs and works with Corporate Safety to develop and coordinate safety training programs.
  • Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.
  • Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
  • Provides direction, development and leadership to production supervisor.
  • Limited travel
  • On-call continuously.

Education – Experience Required

  • Minimum 5-7 years plant management experience in heavy manufacturing (metal fabrication and powder coating)
  • Some project management experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Manufacturing leadership experience in a lean environment.
  • Good understanding of the lean tools to have the ability to teach, create, implement, and sustain them in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong ability to coach, mentor, develop and lead team members.
  • Experience and ability to run a P&L manufacturing business.
  • Must possess ability to motivate a workforce.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
  • Must exercise continuous leadership to focus plant efforts on priorities.
  • Must deal with constantly shifting priorities.
  • Must be technically proficient to "troubleshoot" mechanical and chemical upsets.
  • An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to Corporate and/or Plant policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required.
  • A commitment to carrying out the Company's Quality Policy is required. An employee in this position must focus on customers' expectations, prevent problems, and strive for continuous improvement resulting in improved results for themselves, customers and other employees.

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