PLANT MANAGER

This Plant Manager role provides leadership and direction in the operations of two plants, within the Architectural Specialties and Gypsum Finishing business segments as part of the CertainTeed Interior Products Group: in alignment with the Company's Vision, Mission Statement and Values. This position using World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Continuous Improvement techniques will assure priority focus on EH&S & Sustainability in accordance with corporate standards, manufacture superior quality, cost efficient products focused on providing an excellent customer experience.

Essential duties include enforcing safety rules and policies, ensuring systems are in place to meet sustainability goals, monitoring quality systems, interacting with various departments to assure preferred service, recruiting and developing a competent plant and staff labor force, maintaining equipment to meet benchmark targets and environmental standards, meeting cost budgets and cost targets through efficient use of resources, developing and executing on cost savings plans, meeting on-time and lead time goals, assuring compliance with company internal financial control standards, maintaining inventory control within SAP, maintaining and updating plant business plans and business continuity plans.

Required qualifications include a BA or BS degree in either engineering or business preferred; or equivalent technical training in a relevant manufacturing environment that provides a comprehensive knowledge of plant leadership and 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience. Demonstrate leadership and team building skills. Knowledge of Make to stock, Engineer to Order, and Make to Order environments. Excellent communication, organization and problem solving skills. Knowledge of computer software: Microsoft Office, Teams, SAP database management. ERP system knowledge in plant management. Warehouse and inventory management experience including shipping standards to other countries outside the U.S.

Preferred or desired qualifications include 5 years of previous plant manager experience, trained or experience in Lean and World Class Manufacturing Techniques, open to relocation for future assignments, WCM Instructors or Lean Manufacturing certification, continuous improvement mindset, familiar with or trained in ISO standards, knowledge of Quality Management Systems, some IT skills would be helpful.

Other duties and responsibilities include developing a master business plan for both facilities, growing the plants knowledge of WCM practices and use Continuous Improvement techniques, competency in developing and training direct or indirect reports for advancement, developing a Capital Budget and assuring projects are completed within budget and schedule for both plants, developing and successfully executing an operational budget for both plants, interacting with sales by visiting customers and assisting preferred quality status, handling regulatory agency inspections, working with Pre-Construction, Sales Managers, Product Managers, Supply Chain and Technical Services to identify opportunities for sales growth and improvement opportunities, assisting other plants in enhancing their operations through knowledge or expertise of best practice.

Fiscal responsibility includes developing a calendar budget with the assistance of the Financial Services Manager and adhering to the budget while maintaining good internal controls, assisting other plants in fulfilling SAP segregation of duties.

Supervisory responsibility includes supervising all direct and indirect employees in two plants, being accountable for meeting operational standards and approved personnel count within company guidelines, maybe required to fill in as Plant Manager at other finishing facilities during periods of vacancies.

Working conditions include working in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to dust, chemicals, temperature changes and noise, hours may vary as necessary to provide proper supervision for plant operations, meeting customer needs and reporting deadlines, some travel will be required, usually via airplanes and rental cars with no restrictions traveling into Canada.

Benefits include unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to: excellent healthcare options, parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program, competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG), tuition reimbursement, pet insurance options, employee recognition programs, PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace, LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle.