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Growing Manufacturing firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a need for a Plant Manager. This is a direct hire opening with a full benefits package. Please also visit our site at for similar openings.
Duties/Responsibilities
· Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
· Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
· Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
· Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
· Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
· Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
· Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
· Assist in planning major projects and capital investments. Coordinate and implement approved projects on a timely basis within approved budget limits.
· Supervise and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures, such as training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction and work simplification.
· Liaison between Management and Supervisor level on matters of communication, decisions, policies and procedures. Perform employee evaluations and appraisals.
· Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
· Commit to plant safety procedures
· Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
· Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements
· Influence and learn from production team
· Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
Education and Experience:
· BS degree in Business Management or related field or equivalent education and work experience
· Proven work and managerial experience as a Plant Manager
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and ERP software.
· Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
· Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
· Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
· Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
Full Time