Plant Manager - Weld/Metal Fab at Godfrey Marine

Elkhart, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plant Operations, Production Management, Quality Control, Lean Tools, Budget Management, Preventative Maintenance, Team Building, Safety Management, Interpersonal Communication, Conflict Resolution, ERP Systems, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Talent Selection, Manufacturing Processes, Leadership Development

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

* Position Overview Direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality and other production-related activities. Essential Job Functions * Direct and manage plant operations for production, quality, production shipments, safety & maintenance. * Coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to insure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner. * Strong knowledge and proficiency of standard lean tools and concepts (5S, value stream mapping, flow, standard work). * Develop and control profits, plans, and budget. * Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries. * Manages capital asset maintenance. * Ability to build a production team and reduce/minimize turnover within the operation. * Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards. * Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses. * Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace, or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary. * Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives. * Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs. * Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel. * Provides direction, development and leadership to production leadership. * Monitor and maintain company-wide manning list to understand areas of priority. * Assist in talent selection and succession planning for plant leadership development. * Frequent plant walk-throughs to assist employees with questions/needs and identify safety concerns. * Assist with plant onboarding reviews are completed in a timely manner. * Develop and mentor plant leadership. * Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, tooling, tool design, preventative maintenance and engineering processes/methods. * Support and reinforce Company guidelines and expectations. Non-Essential Job Functions * Must have excellent time management skills. * Maintain a highly organized production facility. * Strong skills in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution. * Relationship building skills and the ability to motivate and influence change. Qualifications Requirements • Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Past experience in an assembly line production operation. • Ability to communicate (verbal/written) professionally with all levels of the organization. • Prior industry experience in automotive, aerospace or truck assembly. • Knowledge and use of ERP systems. • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on commitments. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel). Other Skills/Abilities • Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment. • Six Sigma Green or Black belt certified • Bilingual (English/Spanish) definite plus. PPE Requirements • Safety glasses • Gloves • Ear protection

Responsibilities

The Plant Manager will direct and manage all plant operations, ensuring production, maintenance, quality, and safety objectives are met. They will also develop and control budgets, implement cost-effective systems, and provide leadership and training to achieve company goals.