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Hands-on Plant Manager to efficiently lead our Plant in Waynesboro (PA).

Qualifications:

• Computer savvy, Timecard software, Inventory software, Excel and reporting
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands plant's strengths & weaknesses
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth
• Other skills required:
  • Hands-on with the ability to work through process challenges
  • Ability to build efficient, effective and fast pacing production lines and processes; build a long-term structured environment
  • Technically competent, quick study and learning, excellent people skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises about 30 employees within various departments.
• Carries out 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.  

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs the manufacturing functions at the facility through subordinates to ensure that quality products are produced on time and in a cost-effective manner.
• Defines manufacturing objectives for the facility.
• Coordinates the activities and the transfer of information between manufacturing, engineering, purchasing and sales as required, to ensure that materials and manpower are effectively utilized in a cost-effective manner.
• Prepares or directs the completion of manufacturing reports to ensure that all company managers are kept up to date on manufacturing objectives and performance.
• Establishes manufacturing goals for the facility and provides the required resources to obtain these goals.
• Systematically evaluates the performance of subordinate departments and personnel, and then takes appropriate action.
• Suggests plant layout changes to improve production capacity and efficiency
• Oversees the facility maintenance and its security ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
• Directs and supervises the company's safety and regulatory programs.
• Coordinates with the purchasing department to ensure that company requirements are met.
• Coordinates with the shipping and traffic functions to ensure that shipments arrive on time and at the lowest possible cost.
• Participates in the formulating and administering of company goals, plans and programs.
• Provides mentoring to peers and subordinates as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Coordinates cycle counts and annual inventory and keep discrepancies to acceptable standards