Plant Manager

Mauser - North Wales, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

North Wales, PA

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About the position

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This role involves driving strategic plans to meet production goals cost-effectively while delivering expected financial results. The Plant Manager will lead continuous improvement initiatives and manage profit and loss for the facility, focusing on performance metrics and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility produces the highest quality products efficiently and within budget.
• Implement systems to manage production schedules effectively.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives to foster continuous improvement.
• Proactively resolve problems affecting operations.
• Manage profit and loss for the facility and review KPIs regularly.
• Lead strategic planning efforts including cost reduction and capital planning.
• Oversee safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and administrative functions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient operation in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct weekly safety walks and strive to improve safety culture.
• Conduct talent reviews and train, develop, and motivate staff.
• Deliver performance reviews and feedback to team members.
• Schedule and conduct weekly staff meetings focusing on key metrics.
• Interface with customers and suppliers to establish positive relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management.
• 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, or process improvement roles.
• Previous experience in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification is a plus.
• Proven success in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience with plastic injection molding and metal processing/metal forming is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development and business process design.
• Experience managing to ISO or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience implementing and managing an Operating System.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact.