What you will do
The Plant Manager is responsible for all day-to-day operations and activities required to produce final product at the plant facility by driving processes and coordinating the activities of the production department with support departments and ensuring that all plant goals are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
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How you will do it
Build and develop teams and team members.
Allocate and manage resources (labor, equipment and materials) to optimize production output with respect to delivery, quality and cost.
Lead teams in achieving goals in safety, quality, cost, delivery and other plant goals.
Coordinate activities of various departments and/or shifts to ensure that all areas are working on the appropriate tasks.
Develop strategic operating, capital and other plans to improve effectiveness of operation.
Adjust plant capacity to meet customer demand.
Work with team to develop and implement materials management strategy (make/buy, Kanban/MRP, master scheduling time fences, inventory levels, vendor stocking).
Maintain effective working relationship and communication with all departments and sees to the professional development of all assigned personnel.
Lead large capital projects from conception to completion.
Ensure departmental compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other internal controls.
Establish budgets and operating targets.
Participate in Product Team meetings to help effectively improve the product line performance. Analyze operational performance and develop priorities for improvements.
Drive safety performance within the plant to achieve the JCI gold safety status (goal: no recordables or lost time injuries). Perform safety observations/inspections as required.
What we look for
Required:
Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an Operations Manager or Plant Manager in a manufacturing facility.
Demonstrated practice of servant leadership.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated initiative and willingness to seek out improvements through the use of Lean Manufacturing tools; develop plans that meet a variety of goals simultaneously and be able to change these plans as business conditions change; use analysis tools to determine opportunities for improvement.
Ability to work additional hours and varied working hours to effectively manage people across all shifts.
Preferred:
Experience with Lean Manufacturing as well as other training in formal problem solving and operational analysis.
Experienced with SAP, MAPICS or other ERP/MRP system.
Remember earlier in the posting when we said, Keep reading to see if you really have what it takes? Well, here you go
If youre still reading this job posting, youre probably thinking, I have a Bachelors degree and Operations/Plant Management experience. This is the job for me! And, yes, those are two important requirements for this position, but in order to be SUCCESSFUL in this position, its also going to take something extra special. Whats that? you ask. Its servant leadership. If youre thinking, Im familiar with that concept or Thats a theory of leadership that Ive heard about or even I have that catch phrase in my resume then this isnt the position for you. But, if you regularly demonstrate the following characteristics, you may be the type of leader were looking for:
Displays successful development and performance of individuals and work teams while holding themselves accountable for the success or failures of the team.
Listens receptively while mentoring individuals through performance gap closure. Shows interest in hearing the viewpoints of others while seeking to understand first and then to be understood.
Encourages diversity of thought.
Acts as a steward for the organizations resources. Assumes complete responsibility for managing all resources, values people for their ideas, diversity, and contribution.
Puts team first, driving a culture that accomplishes success as a team.
Possess awareness of ones own strengths, opportunities, values and emotions. Understands personal biases and sets them aside while making decisions.
Creates a culture of trust. Conducts themselves with integrity and vulnerability. Promotes mental and emotional strength of the team. Strives to be a trusted leader because they are authentic and dependable.
Positively influences the opinions and actions of others without requiring authority; displays kindness and concern. Shows up to serve not to be served. Truly cares about the people they serve and visualizes a bright future. Fosters team spirit and a sense of community.
Do you have the gift of servant leadership? If so, what are you waiting for? Apply today!
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team
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What we offer:
Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care available day one
On the job/cross training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
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