Plant Manager - Danville Virginia

Company: GPAC
Location: Danville, Virginia
Posted On: 04/27/2024

Plant ManagerRelocation May Be PossibleThis Plant Manager is responsible for managerial direction of all plant operating functions so that the product is produced and shipped within cost, quality, and time standards. - As a plant manager you must have a strong passion and drive to develop the people around you to perform at their peak potential.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PLANT MANAGER INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures that support total customer satisfaction, both internally and externally, where applicable in relation to this position.--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Responsible for the safety of all personnel in his/her area of responsibility and for the achievement of the Corporate Safety objectives in that area. - In order to do so, ensures that each employee's attitude and behavior promote an accident-free work area and that all employees are placed on appropriate jobs, are properly trained on that job, and are properly instructed concerning his/her safety responsibility, safety rules and proper machine operation/maintenance. - Responsible for providing "Operator Safe" processes, methods, equipment, and tooling for all plant operations. Responsible for investigation of accidents, safety inspections and housekeeping within his/her area of responsibility.--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Manages all functions within the plant including production, maintenance, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering and materials. - Responsible for establishing and managing all systems necessary to operate and improve the Plant. - Responsible for maintaining plant autonomy, while maintaining close working relationship with existing plant and office personnel.--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Responsible for maintaining high-quality standards for all products produced by the plant. Make sure that all plant personnel are properly trained in Quality Technology. - Properly follows up on customer complaints and ensures that responsible plant employees are involved in this follow-up. - Measures of quality performance are made and reported with a major emphasis toward quality improvement.--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Responsible for establishing operating budgets and operating the plant within those budgets in the areas of material usage, inventory management, operating efficiency, and overall cost control.--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Responsible for developing and maintaining an effective order scheduling system throughout the plant. - This includes related functions such as part and component scheduling, final assembly scheduling, manpower planning and vendor scheduling. - The plant must establish lead times for its products to conform to customer requirements and maintain a high level of on-time completion.--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Responsible for maintaining a high level of morale for all hourly and exempt plant employees. - Ensures that all new employees receive proper orientation and training and that strong lines of two-way communication are kept open. Absenteeism in the plant must be kept within acceptable limits. - Routinely schedules meetings with all plant personnel and keeps performance evaluations for all employees current. - Development of and fair treatment of all employees will receive high priority.--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Responsible for converting the plant into a Product-focused plant, utilizing Just-In-Time and Total Quality Control operating practices, with emphasis on continual improvement in safety and quality, and the elimination of all forms of waste.--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Responsible for establishing productivity improvement objectives and priorities, and for providing resources and leadership in achieving the objectives.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise the employees in the plant. - Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PLANT MANAGER INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and five or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Prefer MBA degree.--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Demonstrated leadership skills--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Possesses excellent human relations and team building skills.--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enthusiasm and ability to motivate and develop others--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Strong organizational skills--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvementTake the next step in your career. APPLY NOW! -All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time. More...

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