Plant Operations Manager

We are representing a globally recognized FORTUNE 500 industrial manufacturing organization who is actively seeking a Plant Operations Manager due to a recently announced retirement. This role will be responsible for leading a 1,200+ employee, $1B operation while working to implement world class processes in an effort to improve plant KPI's and deliverables.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Reporting to the General Manager, this candidate will lead (6) direct reports within a continuous manufacturing environment.


• Complete ownership over meeting manufacturing deliverables and budget.


• Provide direction and leadership consistent with company and department business plan goals.


• Establish Production KPI's, and deliverables


• Direct and drive the utilization of problem solving methods for related plant and customer issues.


• Direct department process improvements and corrective actions.


• Provide key input into the development of the department strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support the department business plan goals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration


• Candidate should have at least 5+ years of Production/Operations Leadership experience within manufacturing environment.


• Candidate should be well versed in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Continuous Improvement with strong approach to problem solving


• Metals manufacturing experienced preferred