Plant Manager

• Leads special projects such as plant improvements or expansions, new product design, process changes and trend analysis of production and quality.
• Participates in the overall strategic planning for the business.
• Provides overall direction and management of production of finished products, process improvements and materials usage; schedules overall monthly production to ensure the most efficient utilization of facilities as related to inventory requirements; establishes production plans for manufacturing ensuring operational goals are met.

• Manages the plant operations, staff, facility and equipment; recommends and may develop AFE’s (Authorization for Fund Expenditure) for the purchase of new or improved capital equipment; establishes the priority of maintenance activity and recommends maintenance materials to be used, methods of repair, preventive maintenance programs and downtime scheduling; reviews physical plant for unsafe conditions, deterioration and general plant cleanliness.
• May have significant responsibilities as it relates to raw material negotiations and vendor relationships.
• May also have responsibilities as they relate to utility scheduling and balancing; reviews PUC dockets and file docket interventions.
• Ensures that all health, safety and environmental programs are in compliance; responsible for maintaining equipment and facilities in accordance with company specifications for cleanliness and are in compliance with environmental laws.
• Monitors quality control including customer relations, product specifications and finish product quality; assists with production complaints; interacts with the sales and marketing organization to ensure customer satisfaction through quality products and services.
• Overall responsibility for operating efficiencies and production costs.
• Manages and reviews accounting procedures including annual budget preparation and monthly financial and operations reporting; participates in monthly accounting close and variance report preparation; reviews monthly financial statements with top management.
• May have responsibility for approving payables, payroll, petty cash, etc.
• Abides by all safety rules set forth by company and government regulatory agencies and ensure that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.

• All other tasks and/or responsibilities as assigned.

• Responsible for the recruitment, performance, development, promotion, and discipline of production employees.  Assigns objectives and conducts performance appraisals of direct reports.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university; and
• five (5) years related experience and/or training; or
• equivalent combination of education and experience.

Communication Ability:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write complex reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, boards of directors, and public groups. 

Math Ability:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer and other various standard office machines and equipment necessary to complete duties.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talk and listen.
• Stand, walk, and sit.
• Bend at the waist.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Travel up to 10% required.