Plant Manager

Job Title: Plant Manager
Location: Houston, TX
Zip Code: 77032
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $215,000k/salary with bonus DoE
Keywords: #plantmanager #operationsjobs

A Plant Manager job is available with our client in Houston, TX. As a Plant Manager you will be responsible for driving strategic and operational leadership. They drive profit and loss, growth strategy and organizational direction to meet and exceed short and long-term business goals. You will oversee multiple shifts of non-union workers. To be considered for this role, you will have a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business discipline from an accredited institution. You will also bring a minimum ten (10) years of experience with progressive levels of accountability and responsibility in roles focused on Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance and/or related support functions in a manufacturing/production environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Champion a workplace focused on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to drive a zero-incident safety culture.
* Manage both operational leadership team and support/lead the cross- functional staff including Quality, Finance, Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
* Act with analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to drive Key Performance Indicators
* Emphasize utilization of Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing tools (Kaizen, VSM, 5S+) to lead cost improvement analysis and implement actionable, measurable plans.
* Foster a Quality culture of early detection and escalations across the site to reduce cost, drive efficiency and ensure compliance.
* Partner with Human Resources to drive a talent management, learning, communication, and development strategies.
* Maintains Employee Engagement at high levels, including all-employee meetings, communications, training and support all corresponding development initiatives.
* Partners with the VP of Operations to develop and execute strategic plans, through the use of Lean and other planning tools.
* Partners with Corporate Sales Team to support development of new market opportunities from proposal through market realization.
* Coordinates hiring/headcount plans with Local and Corporate HR teams.
* Coordinates with Local and Corporate EHS team to continuously reduce workplace risks and environmental impacts.
* Coordinates with Corporate Finance team in achieving P&L targets.
* Participates in the SIOP process and forecast reviews for site and overall company
* Prepares for and directs monthly business reviews of the operation with Senior Management teams.
* Establishes criteria to measure short and long-term KPI"s and regularly evaluates results against these performance standards.
* Takes action to correct unsatisfactory conditions that may arise in any phase of the business operation and directs necessary actions to accomplish forecasted objectives.
* Provides clear leadership on issues related to asset management, including management of inventory levels and OEE of critical assets within targets.
* Analyzes production capacity against demand projections to identify bottlenecks and proactively resolves them through utilization of Lean Concepts, procurement of additional assets, or both.
* Drives development of talent throughout the team and ensures viable succession plans for key team members.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business discipline from an accredited institution.
* Minimum ten (10) years of experience with progressive levels of accountability and responsibility in roles focused on Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, OPEX and/or related support functions in a manufacturing/production environment.
* At least 7 years of leadership experience managing people.
* At least 2 years of experience in a large, multi-shift manufacturing environment with direct oversight over production/operations.
* Prior experience as a small to medium sized plant manager would be a plus.
* Experience must include financial P&L, leading manufacturing excellence, customer management, and driving improvements through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles.
* Experience driving improvement through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and total quality practices.
* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
* Greenbelt or Blackbelt highly preferred
* Must be able to effectively and confidently communicate and coordinate project assignments with employees, customers and suppliers at all levels.
* Demonstrated ability to drive change and successfully lead and implement the change activities
* Working knowledge of information systems, human resources and driving key projects and plant initiatives
* Proficiency in business software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, etc.)
* Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with all levels of employees
* Strong conflict resolution skills.
* Excellent facilitation/coaching skills.
* Ability to coach functional and leadership teams and help leaders of people develop skills to manage global workforce.
* Strong leader of people with proven capability to empower, motivate and develop others
* Strong drive for results and sense of urgency
* Proven ability to influence and work effectively across all levels in a highly matrixed environment
* Ability to drive improvement through the implementation of the lean manufacturing principles.
* Demonstrated results in leading manufacturing excellence.
* Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes.
* Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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