MFT-CKF INC

Plant Manager

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Job Location

Clinton, IA, United States

Job Description

The Plant Manager is responsible for managing and driving results in all areas of operations including safety, manufacturing, quality, delivery, and procurement. The position will drive a culture of continuous improvement and build strong employee engagement to achieve the organizations’ performance goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands, follows, and enforces all established safety, quality and general company policies and procedures.

• Leads the plant safety initiatives through participation in safety training programs, plants safety meetings, safety audits and encouraging employee involvement through safety suggestion and recognition programs.

• Leads the plant quality initiatives through the implementation of corrective actions from customer or internal complaints, coordinating new product qualifications and participation in internal and external quality system audits.

• Responsible for the selection, training, growth and development of shift and staff personnel to attain organizational goals.

• Motivate all plant employees, encouraging optimum productivity, develop, train, assist and advise supervisors; administer company policies and procedures knowledgeable.

- Drive positive employee engagement and encourage/model open communication.

• Develops annual expense budgets for plant and monitors expenses against budget.

• Develops capital budget, project justifications and manages expenditures and project control.

• Directs operations so that all plant costs are within budgetary goals; proactively identifies and resolves issues that will prevent goal attainment.

• Analyze data and financial reports to achieve profitability goals; is responsible for plant P&L.

• Identifies and resolves issues which adversely affect the production schedule, product quality and/or cost.

• Ensures good process control techniques are used to manage process variation.

• Oversees production planning to ensure that customer requirements are met in the most efficient manner.

• Oversees the purchase of production material and all packaging materials, maintains inventory records and ensures the safe and secure storage of same.

• Drive continuous improvement activities across all departments.

• Proactively identify and implement improvement initiatives in key areas to meet and exceed organizational goals; establish metrics to monitor ongoing performance.

• Maintain building, grounds, equipment, and facilities to provide and sustain a quality working environment supportive of maximum efficiency, productivity, and return on investment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises production supervisors, customer service, maintenance, shipping / receiving.

• Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. •

Collaborating with HR Manager on all aspects of people relations.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field is required for all external candidates.

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

• 7-10 years of experience with continuous manufacturing environment in a leadership role

• Experience managing cross-functional teams and facilitating collaboration across departments.

• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement methodologies and cost saving initiatives (e.g., lean manufacturing, Six Sigma).

• Certifications in project management, quality management, or lean manufacturing are a plus.

• Six Sigma certification is also a plus.

MFT-CKF, INC. | 1521 Windsor Drive | Clinton, IA 52732 | 563-242-2444 | www.moldedfiber.com 3

ATTRIBUTES & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Hands-on approach with a commitment to being actively involved on the production floor.

• Initiative-taking in identifying the need for extended work hours to meet production goals.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset.

• This is an on-site position; remote or work-from-home options are only available during work-related travel.

• Travel may be required 5-15% of the time as business needs dictate.

COMPENSATION • Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is competitively based.

• Bonus program in addition to salary

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be available during off hours for consulting and intervening during emergencies.

• Flexible to travel on occasional and/or short notice as needed.



Compensation details: 110000-135000 Yearly Salary





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Location: Clinton, Iowa, US

Posted Date: 10/10/2024
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