Plant Manager

Day shift hours Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (Some Saturdays 7:00am-3:00pm)

Competitive salary

Direct Hire position - you'll be hired directly with our client!

Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently

- Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401K
• Paid vacation

Oversee all plant activities (including personnel) for all operational/production processes

Provide support for daily functions and processes that are necessary in setting-up and managing the plant

Build and maintain positive relationships with vendor partners and customers

Assist with the creation of job protocols/processes and ensure strict adherence

Develop and actively analyze Key Performance Indicators for plant operations and adjust/implement processes and systems to produce optimum operational performance and P&L improvement

Monitor operational performance through KPI reporting and data analysis

Actively analyze productivity and capacity utilization of plant, ensuring that specified standards of production output and quality are maintained consistently with established production schedules

Identify efficiency opportunities and drive strategies/continuous improvements that will streamline processes and reduce costs/waste

Proactively lead the resolution of operational, quality, and maintenance issues to ensure effective management of cost and prevention of operational delays

Lead the management team and direct the work of plant personnel

Exercise all elements of supervision directly and on a delegated basis in selection/training of new employees, assigning duties and responsibilities, evaluating performance, recommending personnel actions, and maintaining a high degree of morale and effectiveness within the plant workforce

Inform Sr. Management on status of operational performance and ongoing issues

Reinforce safety practices and maintain safe work environment

Ensure appropriate safeguarding of equipment and cable to avoid injury or damage

Comply with safety protocols/environmental regulations/labor laws at all times

Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in related manufacturing or management discipline (such as mechanical or industrial engineering or business management)

Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in plant leadership role

Management experience in logistics, documented chain of custody, Inventory control, reconciliation from product origin thru product delivery, and data and facility security. Experience in managing operations in recycling or related business is a plus

Excellent problem-solving and project management skills with team-oriented, collaborative demeanor

Exceptional track record of developing and implementing operational plans to improve efficiency

Strong analytical skills with high degree of attention to detail

Possesses strong written & verbal communications with all levels of management, time management, and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated with ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage complex/changing priorities

Demonstrated ability to make tough business and management decisions in a fast-paced environment

Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies along with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a result-driven, team-oriented environment

Personally driven and motivates others to excel

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)