THE OPPORTUNITY

• Are you ready to take on plant responsibility for a growing organization?
• Are you a self-driven leader that is motivated by reaching and exceeding KPI’s?
• Are you a proven problem solver with strong communication skills across the organization?

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a privately held manufacturer and distributor that leads innovation and service ratings in their industry. Based in Kentucky, our client has several sites across the United States.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (JOB SUMMARY)

The Plant Manager will oversee the ongoing operations, and procedures of the production organization in the West Virginia plant. The right candidate will be an efficient technician and leader with people skills, great business acumen, and exemplary work ethic. The Head of Facilities will:

• Be a change agent responsible for leading one of the company’s large fabrication facilities.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales to increase our focus on product development and enhance profitability.
• Build team & plant infrastructure to potentially meet a 24-5 operation.
• Directly manage multi-shift, multi-department plant with 30-40 employees in Fabrication, Rental, and Distribution areas.
• Manage plant expenses.
• Drive culture to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
• Oversee and monitor Safety programs and initiatives to ensure employee and company compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Master the company’s Quality Management System.
• Support high employee engagement.
• Establish an optimum schedule to maximize efficiency.
• Drive operational reports and Key Performance Indicators.
• Improve operational processes, develop, and challenge team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous development while building future leaders.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or better in Business Administration, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Must have 5-10 years: Leading a manufacturing/fabrication/assembly environment.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Outstanding organizational skills and abilities to resolve conflicts successfully.
• Evidence of high flexibility and readiness for taking over responsibilities in the team
• Ability to hold people accountable.
• Strong caring about people and an ability to influence and guide individuals on the team.
• Social and technical competence to manage a team.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This role is for an individual to grow in their career with a highly effective, quickly growing organization.