Job Details

Our client in Sulphur, LA, has been a trusted manufacturer of heat exchangers for over 60 years. We are hiring immediately for an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations at their facility. This is a permanent position that offers excellent benefits with a multi-state, stable organization.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing a manufacturing facility and a team. They should be able to analyze each step of the manufacturing process and effectively use resources to deliver desired outcomes.

Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the manufacturing plant and their employees. Their duties include hiring and training plant employees, reviewing production records to determine whether employees meet their performance expectations and coordinating with corporate management to enforce changes to plant budgets or safety procedures.

Benefits

Our client offers a complete employee benefits program, including competitive benefits such as:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance - with dental and vision coverage
• Generous vacation package - including 2 weeks of accrued vacation and 5 additional days of PTO
• Sick leave
• Bonus program

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations while working with departments such as: Procurement, Accounting, HR, Quality Control
• Set Monthly Target Projections for Sales Revenue
• Sends Sales Team Open Manpower Capacity
• Reviews All NCR s and Directs Necessary SOP Modification to Prevent Reoccurrence.
• Reviews Safety and Near Misses Data with Safety Officer
• Leads Daily Shop Walk
• Direct reports include - Manufacturing Manager, Purchasing Department Lead, QC Operation Leads, & Plant Engineering/Estimating Lead
• Resolves Shop Issues Related to Production, Quality, and Safety.
• Meets with Accounting Managers on AP/AR and Monthly Financial Performance.
• Works with HR on Manpower Issues and Employee Evaluations
• Collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste
• Ensure plant operations sends and meets weekly KPI (Key Performance Indicators) to COO
• Works with Manufacturing Manager on Efficiency Targets.
• Responsible for pricing quotations on plant estimates.
• Communicate with customers and vendors.
• Hold employees and managers accountable to follow company policies.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of direct operations management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership skills to develop all employees individually and as a team in a progressive work environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of employee relations in a manufacturing & office setting.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements for operating plants. Familiar with operating plant equipment safely and efficiently
• Working knowledge of basic accounting practices and joint goals processes.
• Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting operational issues
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and computer technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to sit, stand, and walk around for long periods at a time