Overview
The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational processes and metrics of two Phoenix Stamping Group plants, ensuring that production, safety, quality, and delivery objectives are met.
Responsibilities
- Implement strategy for plant specific operational management.
- Manage Plant Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Material Handling departments.
- Champion the plants safety program and lead corrective action measures.
- Coordinate statutory training and compliance.
- Build and monitor production schedules aligned with customer demand.
- Understand and impact plant OEE metrics.
- Manage shipping and receiving processes and inventory management.
- Support equipment installations and facility layout projects.
- Audit compliance with standard work instructions.
- Review quality metrics with plant leaders and implement corrective actions.
- Evaluate staffing levels to support production requirements.
- Oversee professional development of Supervisors and labor.
- Identify operator development opportunities and implement training programs.
- Assist in the development of 6S and visual factory tools.
- Maintain knowledge of contemporary operational theory and methods.
- Manage plant P&L to impact relevant accounts.
- Manage Quick and Easy Kaizen (QEK) program.
- Plan and support operational improvements.
- Promote Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.
- Gather data and systematically solve problems.
- Champion continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
- Liaise with other functional groups to support operational capabilities.
- Ensure activities meet organizational requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Background in metal stamping and metal fabrication manufacturing preferred.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of lean manufacturing.
- P&L experience to understand and impact financial performance.
- Experience maintaining quality systems (ISO 9001:2015 preferred).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to schedule within and through ERP systems.
- Exceptional communication skills and leadership experience.