Plant Manager - Large Equip Mfg

PLANT MANAGER - Large Equipment Manufacturing

We are looking for a hands-on, positive & collaborative Plant Manager with experience in large equipment Manufacturing & Assembly for our client near Johnson City, TN.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Engineering with knowledge of mechanical engineering principles (Required).
• 8+ years of Plant Manager experience leading a large equipment Assembly & Manufacturing operation.
• Experience leading a team of 250+.
• Must be a hands-on, strong, collaborative leader who can motivate & engage others & work well cross-functionally.
• Must have critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability & experience in speaking effectively in front of diverse groups of employees.
• Ability to receive & provide effective constructive feedback.
• Ability to travel occasionally within the US, Canada & Mexico
• Must live in the US & be a US Citizen or have a green card in hand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the management team in all aspects of the plant, including Safety, Quality, Production, on-time delivery, People & Process Improvement.
• Create & sustain a culture of Safety. Work collaboratively across functions to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Ensure that the plant complies with all local rules/regulations for Safety & Environmental.
• Mentor/coach the plant Leadership team to ensure the success and growth of the staff.
• Work through the Production management team to meet the corporate goals for basing, billing, units in process, efficiency and inventory turns.
• Communicate to all levels of the organization to help accomplish the corporate goals, which include D365, 5S, Problem Solving, and leadership development.
• Work with Production Support on 5S, manufacturing engineering, and process improvement.
• Lead with a participative & engaging style to value & capitalize on the strengths of the team members.
• Sponsor and support the Quality team to ensure product quality. This includes root cause analysis of issues & warranties.
• Develop & recommend Capital Improvement projects.
• Ensure there is an inclusive culture that values diversity.
• Be a role model to others & behave in a way that actively supports & promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace