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ASSA ABLOY Plant Manager in Muskego, Wisconsin
Career Opportunities: Plant Manager (28776)
Requisition ID 28776 - Posted - 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc - BSI IB NA Sales Group - USA: Wisconsin (Muskego) - Production & Skilled Trades - Posting Country (1) - Yes - Mid-senior level - Travel Required: 0%-10%
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We are looking for a Plant Manager in our Muskego, WI Facility
The Plant Manager plans, manages, and directs all phases of plant activities for single site assembly, distribution, manufacturing, and/or production plants including but not limited to production, quality assurance/control, maintenance, receiving, and shipping. Responsible to achieve efficient and economical production consistent with customer needs, production schedules, company quality, safety, and profit goals.
Description:
Oversee and manage plant activities including production, quality assurance/control, maintenance, receiving, and shipping.
Develop objectives, policies, and plans for the plant’s activities to enable the accomplishment of the company’s strategic plans.
Assure coordination and integration of workflow, timely production, conformance to budgets and proper utilization of personnel, skills, machines, equipment and facilities.
Supervise and coordinate the various programs essential to manufacturing procedures such as training, safety, environmental, housekeeping, work simplification, cost reduction, quality improvement, etc.
Assist in the timely development of new products by coordinating plant operations.
Establish and encourage a culture that promotes safety and quality in all aspects of the operations.
Ensure all products conform to quality and delivery specifications as well as customer expectations.
Drive and achieve sustained continuous improvement activities and results using Lean, Six Sigma, and other tools.
Confer with the General Manager and customer service personnel regarding scheduling problems delays, or quality issues.
Oversee all shipping activities for the entire facility.
Implement and share best practices and proactively support corporate-wide activities.
Understand and execute all plant policies and procedures.
Coordinate and support plant policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient operation of the Company.
Promote a safe and healthy working environment and compliance with federal and state safety regulations.
Ensure regulatory compliance in all areas of responsibility including those related to environmental and transportation areas together with identification, handling, and disposal of hazardous wastes.
Ensure alignment of plant policies and procedures, including employee handbook, with Company policies and procedures.
Ensure conformance with company work rules and oversee or personally take corrective actions.
Manage plant practices and procedures in compliance with Company and industry standards (e.g., ISO-9001-2015).
Oversee compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Assist the General Manager in the development and management of annual plans, operating and capital expense budgets, key measures, operating efficiency, and cost control.
Assist General Manager by recommending operating and capital expense budgets for the facility.
Support and/or coordinate major projects such as expansion of facilities, acquisitions, and installation of capital equipment, major repairs and overhauls, plant layout changes, etc.
Proactively manage capital equipment expense projects to improve manufacturing reliability and robustness.
In conjunction with Engineering, research new equipment and recommend changes or replacements.
Oversees, directs, and has financial oversite for facility and equipment maintenance through inside or contract maintenance services.
Achieve plant KPI targets for production, quality, safety, financial, human resources, and environmental metrics.
Recommend increase and/or decrease in manpower to meet scheduling requirements in a cost efficient manner to include making recommendations/decisions on overtime and use of temporary help.
Through motivating techniques and delegation of authority to subordinate manufacturing and support staff, coordinate and guide activities in the areas of manufacturing, facility maintenance, Lean, housekeeping/5S, quality enhancements, staffing, training, employee relations, and other related activities.
Plan and establish the organizational structure, relationships, functions, line of authority, etc. for each subordinate area .
Train and assist subordinates in the proper handling of responsibilities.
In conjunction with Human Resources, maintain positive employee relations.
Provide assistance in union contract negotiations as needed.
Ensure further development of employees through performance evaluation, development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training.
Participate in monthly meetings with employees to communicate the state of business.
Promote and support community and employee engagement initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manages subordinate supervisors.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Operations Management; Industrial Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Supply Chain; Business Administration; or related field preferred but not required.
7-10 years of manufacturing and progressively responsible manufacturing supervision/management experience.
Additional training relating to manufacturing or operations management is a plus.
Practical experience and working knowledge of Basic Equipment Care (BEC) and Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) systems for machinery, tooling, and gauges.
Practical experience applying Lean principles and Total Quality Production System (TQPS) in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.
Lean Six Sigma certification a plus.
Other Qualifications, Experience, or Requirements:
Ability to speak conversational Spanish is a plus.
Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time to visit customers, vendors, suppliers, and other manufacturing sites including travel for training on new equipment and processes may also be required.
Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
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