Plant Manager at Charleston

Job Description

Are you a Plant Manager looking for a Stable, Growing and Successful company that can offer you current challenges and future growth?

Our client is a division of a Fortune 100 manufacturer of industrial products, seeking a Plant Manager for their location in Charleston, SC with approximately 300+ employees. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader in manufacturing who is recognized for their ability to drive improvements on the manufacturing floor, develop and engage employees and promote to the next level.

The ideal candidate for this position will enjoy making an impact in the manufacturing setting, preferrably with chemical, rubber or pharmaceutical industries, have vast experience reporting and improving metrics, and be ready for promotion over multiple plant locations within the next year or two.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for financial, operational and business objectives of manufacturing, including Inventory, Product Delivery, Quality, Productivity / Cost Reduction, Safety and Cycle Time or Productivity
• Develops a Vision/ Mission for the site to maximize motivation and resources
• Works in a matrix environment with related business functions (some globally) to create and execute processes to optimize performance
• Ensures adequate communications to ensure that site objectives are communicated for EHS, Quality, Production Results and Process Improvement
• Establishes and implements short and long-range goals for the organization
• Utilizes Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve operational efficiency
• Coordinates development activities in manufacturing working with Product Development, Marketing and Sales for Alignment of New Launch objectives
• Responsible for Regulatory Compliance

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree a must, preferrably in Engineering or Operations Management; Advanced Degree a plus
• 10 years of progressive manufacturing management experience
• 5 or more years of management experience in a manufacturing setting, as a Plant Manager with Manufacturing Site Leadership in a plant with 200+  employees
• 5 years experience in Total Quality, Six Sigma or Lean
• Demonstrated track record of success utilizing Lean/Six Sigma tools or Toyota Production System
• Proven ability to drive change and deal with resistance to change
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and work well in teams
• Experience working in a matrix organization is a must
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Experience working with remote teams, preference for global experience
• Ability to relocate in the future for advancement opportunities is a must

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Charleston, Company: Apple & Associates.