Position Title:          Site Operations Manager / Plant Manager
Location:                  Lowell, MA
Salary:                       $120,000 - $140,000pa

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Site Operations Manager will have P&L responsibility for our clients manufacturing facility in Lowell, MA. This position will require a hands-on approach in delivering improved results in safety, production, quality, and overall financial performance; while ensuring environmental compliance with local, state, and federal   requirements.

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Operations

CORE CHALLENGES:

Formal development of Operations Team/people management
Optimize capability and capacity of the manufacturing assets.
Customer minded and ‘intimate’: understanding the needs of the customers.
Continuous improvement/Best practice implementation/Problem solving
Monitoring & driving daily performance; delivering operational results
Documentation of process, systems, and products

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

Demonstration of leadership, teambuilding, and communication skills
Must have a high degree of integrity with the ability to handle confidential information
Knowledge of manufacturing operational systems, best practices, processes, and technology
Understanding of operational budgets, cost analysis, and planning forecasts
Hands on experience with managerial and problem-solving skills
ERP system knowledge
Microsoft Office suite proficiency

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Proven track record of managing a manufacturing or technical organization to achieve operational objectives on EHS, Quality, Service & Inventory and Factory Cost
7+ years Manufacturing experience with 5+ manufacturing leadership experience
Strong safety management skills
P&L management experience
3+ years working in a chemical processing environment; preferred
Adhesive coating and converting experience; preferred
Strong knowledge of modern manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies
Demonstrated ability in improving OEE and implementing TPM programs
Strong Communication skills
Experience in Lean and Six Sigma
Highly computer proficient

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as the top leader of all plant functions; EH&S, Quality, Maintenance Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Ensuring compliance with corporate and local government safety, health and environmental rules, policies and procedures
Work with vendors / supply partners.
Site contact for customer contact (as needed).
Build on a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
Planning and implementing programs to maintain a safe and productive work environment and to foster engagement among all employees
To drive commitment of all employees to continuous improvement
Sharing the company vision and demonstrating company values
Providing direct supervision to employees, along with objective setting, performance management, motivating, training, coaching and development
Resolve issues and conflicts related to direct reports
Establish KPI’s and track daily, weekly, monthly
Ensure effective communication at all levels of the plant organization
Oversees the schedule to make the best decisions regarding inventory, staffing, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
Coordinating operating activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives
Provide technical expertise and effective problem-solving techniques to resolve business and manufacturing issues
Ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity of production facility through just-in-time concepts and/or other cost reduction methodologies
Act as a change agent and thought leader in driving change at the site, delivering efficiencies in support of customer needs while utilizing lean concepts
Initiating and approving projects to continuously improve efficiency and competitiveness
Responsible for capital requests, justification and successful implementation
Direct responsibility of working with functional leads regarding strategic planning and establishing and managing budgets for all departments
Implementation of manufacturing plans and standards
Evaluates production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities
Ensures all manufacturing processes, procedures, activities and systems are fully documented
Develop and maintain a strong relationship with our global sites, Singapore, Belgium and Italy

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply with your updated resume.

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Manufacturing Plant Manager