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Posting Date |
Position Title |
FLSA Class |
Division |
Location |
7/5/2010 |
Plant Manager/Louisville, MS |
Exempt |
Polo Custom Products |
Topeka, KS |
Position Type: |
Full-Time |
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Position Summary: |
Manages all plant operations to include office administration, production, shipping and receiving, maintenance, quality, safety, and other related areas. |
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Essential Functions: |
Manages plant operations as indicated in position summary and in accordance with our company culture.
Coordinates plant activities through planning w/team leaders, supervisors, managers and other direct reports to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished and continuously improving.
Develops and administers plant budget, while minimizing labor, overtime premium, freight, repair and other expenses.
Provides direction, leadership, and development opportunities to all associates to ensure customer satisfaction and company sustainability.
Establishes, monitors and improves overall plant performance and profitability.
Maintains and improves existing plant facilities and equipment (within authorized limits).
Implements and oversees training, preventative maintenance, and safety programs.
Incorporates shop floor organization methods (5S) and ensures plant and company property cleanliness and readiness for visitors at all times. |
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Additional
Responsibilities: |
Other duties as assigned. |
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Dimensions of
Authority
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Positions that report to this position: Materials Manager, HR Manager, HR Clerk, Office Assistant, Maintenance staff, Production manager, Scheduler, Warehouse Manager, Plant Engineer
Limits of authority to change subordinates' salaries, job assignments, operating policies, etc.: Operating policies and salaries, subject to approval of President.
Limits of capital expenditure authority: As approved by
Executive Team.
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Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills: |
Education (minimum required): Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred from an accredited college or university, but will accept degree in related field.
Experience (minimum required): 10 years total plant and production management experience in a team-structured, labor-intensive manufacturing environment.
Specialized knowledge: Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements. Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required. Experience and demonstrated success with value stream mapping and LEAN manufacturing principles a must.
Special Skills: Able to communicate positively and articulately with associates at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated leadership skills with a can-do attitude. Strong problem-solving, consensus building and team development skills. Experience in project management techniques. Demonstrated ability to continuously improve performance and profitability in all areas of manufacturing.
Familiar w/ Windows, Word, Excel, typing and data entry.
Other: Commmunity-minded and involved, as required by our corporate mission statement. High energy individual. Serves as a positive model of our company culture in all aspects. |
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