Plant Manager at Brook and Whittle LTD

Guilford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Profitability Management, Safety Management, Quality Improvement, Customer Service, Cost Reduction, Inventory Reduction, Continuous Improvement, Team Development, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Process Improvements, Performance Indicator Review, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Standard Operating Procedures, Rotogravure Printing, Flexographic Printing

Industry

Printing Services

Description

Description Reporting to the General Manager – Eastern US, you will have broad responsibility and leadership for the overall performance and profitability of Brook & Whittle’s Connecticut site’s operations. You will lead the implementation of strategies and initiatives to ensure a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, maximize profitable growth, develop a technically qualified work force, foster an environment that supports the company culture of collaboration and teamwork, reduce operating costs, inventories, and lead times through continuous improvements. You will oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly customer and business expectations. Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Directs and coordinates the safety, quality, and production activities of the Connecticut facility • Leads by example supporting the company culture of safety, teamwork, collaboration and high ethics, with a continuous improvement and customer focus • Actively participates in the site’s safety and quality management programs • Ensures that programs and procedures are adopted to guard against industrial accidents and protect the safety and well-being of employees • Maintain quality through all processes; reacts to quality issues and responds with sustainable corrective actions • Works closely with Corporate Quality team to address CIPs, implement process controls and conduct root cause analysis to identify ways to improve and maintain acceptable product quality • Develop and implement action plans with team members as needed for problem resolution • Engages the team in identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects • Identifies and implements improvements for material cost reduction, quality assurance and productivity • Works cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of Lean • Reviews Key Performance Indicators (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to ensure site is on track to meet overall departmental objectives • Ensure employees are trained in all aspects of their jobs to include safety, quality, and productivity • Works closely with account management and sales to support new product introduction and product redesigns • Partner with Quality to establish necessary standard operating procedures and work instructions to direct the most efficient, cost effective and highest quality process • Work professionally in a team environment with site and corporate colleagues • Support the overall company goals and directions • Perform other related duties as required and assigned Competencies • You must be able to demonstrate teamwork and team building skills in producing results by meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities, with the ability to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. The Plant Manager will serve as a role model by collaborating across all functions of the organization, promoting new ideas and positive change. • Previous Involvement with or leading a team in LEAN process improvements or implementation is preferred. Education and Experience • 7+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment including lean/flow manufacturing with relevant exposure to rotogravure and flexographic printing operation. • Engineering or Technical degree and 7+ years equivalent experience (significantly and directly related) preferred. • Have working knowledge of lean and/or six sigma concepts with demonstrated success • 5+ years of experience in wide web central impression flexographic printing preferred. About us: Brook & Whittle is a fast-growing company with strong potential for career growth. Wouldn’t it be cool to go to the store and pick up products that you can say ‘we make that label’? We are a leading prime label printer offering packaging solutions for highly decorated shrink, film, and paper pressure sensitive products. We are highly innovative, developing new technologies and solutions to our customers’ requests and needs; our skilled employees operate some of the most advanced presses in the market and we offer superior artwork. Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We are a very diverse workforce that we celebrate as well; we reward good performance through our recognition program, our advancement opportunities and our pay structures. We welcome you to consider being part of this great team. Disclaimer The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. AAP/EEO Statement Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

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Responsibilities

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall performance and profitability of the Connecticut site's operations, directing and coordinating safety, quality, and production activities. This includes leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve quality, and ensure a safe work environment while meeting customer expectations.