Operations Manager - Clyde Facility

Responsibility for overseeing the planning, coordinating, administering, and managing the activities of the process engineering, technical, maintenance and operation functions of the Clyde plant. The primary responsibility of the Plant Manager is to oversee the department supporting production by establishing, providing, and maintaining the process engineering and technical disciplines required to ensure that robust manufacturing processes are achieved to meet the plant's productivity, delivery, quality, and safety objectives.

Responsibilities include overseeing planning, coordinating, administering, and managing the activities of the manufacturing process engineering, maintenance and production functions. The Plant Manager is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective repair and maintenance of all related plant equipment, buildings, and grounds. They are also responsible for building, growing, and driving teams of the plant manager maintenance manager, process engineering, and tooling supervisor on delivering on strategic goals.

The Plant Manager oversees all process engineering, technical, maintenance, and production personnel. They manage the development of appropriate departmental standards, methods, policies, procedures, and documentation are in place and maintained. They are responsible for overseeing the implementation of an effective predictive and preventative maintenance program on all related plant assets and ensures it is maintained.

The Plant Manager ensures departmental discipline in all required procedures and ensures all molding and assembly process documentation as defined and established are maintained. They ensure and direct the completion of accurate documentation associated with all maintenance procedures inclusive of preventative / predictive maintenance and emergency repair activities. They are responsible to oversee the departmental organizational structure by assigning responsibilities, and delegating authority.

The Plant Manager monitors and analyzes molding and assembly process performance for continuous improvement opportunities. They monitor associated plant equipment to better asset utilization. They collaborate with departments in solving quality problems involving molding, tooling, and equipment, and drive improvement and process changes that improve cost and efficiency. They oversee the development and validation of new production processes as well as upgrading existing production processes.

The Plant Manager initiates business cases for new capital equipment or more cost-effective processing methods. They collaborate with Plant Leadership Team to identify strategic objectives and goals for future manufacturing processes and/or operations. They manage process evaluations, troubleshooting, and establish process engineering protocols. They collaborate with manufacturing in the launch of new programs. They oversee specifications for new or improved equipment, and participate in equipment design in coordination with designers, vendors, and other engineering groups.

The Plant Manager enforces the appropriate safety policies and procedures to ensure total compliance of OSHA regulations. They collaborate with Leadership on RPS strategic plan by meeting the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual KPI metrics. They oversee departmental PGO (Personal Growth Opportunity) to understand the needs of your development and the development of the maintenance, process, and tooling, and production departments.

Qualifications for success include a BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. Working knowledge of injection molding and heavy industrial tooling is preferred.

Knowledge/skills/tasks/abilities include strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic competencies. Working knowledge of plant material feed systems, and robots (Wittmann, UR, and or Fanuc is an asset). Strong functional knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures and practices. Must be a strong leader and team player. Must demonstrate positive people skills. Must be able to communicate intelligently and calmly. Must have excellent knowledge and expertise in molding machines, materials, equipment, and processes. Must have better than average computer skills and math skills. Must have ability to manage multiple departments and projects. Ability to work under significant deadlines.